Michael Phelps wins the 200 butterfly by 0.23 seconds for his third gold of Games . Including wins by Kirk Franklin and Anna Ledecky , the U.S. tops China for overall golds . Missy Franklin , 17 , from Pasadena , California , earned her third gold medal , and fourth medal overall , in the women 's 200-meter backstroke , smashing the world record in the process . A Polish shot putter and Ethiopian runner earn the first golds in track and field . Britain 's Andy Murray will face Roger Taylor in men 's tennis final at the All - England Club .
Michael Phelps wins the 200 butterfly by 0.23 seconds for his third gold of Games . Including wins by Kirk Franklin and Anna Ledecky , the U.S. tops China for overall golds . A Polish shot putter and Ethiopian runner earn the first golds in track and field . Britain 's Andy Murray will face Roger Taylor in men 's tennis final at the All - England Club .