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Olympic Medal: M Swim 100 Back

Matthew Grevers of the United States dives in to begin his heat in the Men's 100M Backstroke at the London 2012 Summer Olympics on July 29, 2012 in Stratford, London. UPI/Brian Kersey

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Published: July 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

LONDON, July 30 (UPI) -- Matthew Grevers led a 1-2 American finish Monday and won the gold medal in the men's 100-meter backstroke.

Nick Thoman of the United States was the silver-medal winner. Ryosuke Irie of Japan was awarded the bronze.

An American swimmer has won this event in five consecutive Olympics.

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