Olympics: Day 5

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Nathan Adrian of the United States celebrates after he won the Final of the Men's 100m Freestyle on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

The London Olympics were shaken Wednesday by the disqualification of eight badminton players for throwing matches in the women's doubles, sparking harsh criticism from organizers, players and fans. (Aug. 1)

China's gold medalist Liuyang Jiao poses on the podium after the women's 200m butterfly final swimming event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 1, 2012 in London. AFP PHOTO / FABRICE COFFRINI

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Venus Williams of the United States returns the ball to Angelique Kerber of Germany during the third round of Women's Singles Tennis on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wimbledon on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Oscar Pistorius of South Africa attend a press conference on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Park on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: British football fans enjoying the Men's Football first round Group B Match between Korea Republic and Gabon on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wembley Stadium on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Brady Ellison of United States competes in his Men's Individual Archery 1/32 Eliminations match against Mark Javier orf Philippenes during the Men's Individual Archery on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Mark Anthony of Australia (blue) competes with Varlam Liparteliani of Georgia during the Men's -90 kg Judo on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ExCeL on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Mariel Zagunis of USA takes a break against Min Zhu of China in the Women's Sabre Individual quarterfinal match on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ExCeL on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Sofya Konukh of Russia is blocked by Diana Antonova of Italy on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympics at Water Polo Arena on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Jessica Tomasi of Italy competes in her Women's Individual Archery 1/32 Eliminations match against Hyeonju Choi of Korea during the Women's Individual Archery on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Lord's Cricket Ground on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Daniele Molmenti of Italy celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men's Kayak Single (K1) Final on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Lee Valley White Water Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Kristian Ipsen and Troy Dumais of the United States practise prior to the Men's Synchronised 3m Springboard final on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Samuel Hernanz of Spain competes in the Men's Kayak Single (K1) Final on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Lee Valley White Water Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Daniele Molmenti (C) of Italy celebrates winning the gold medal with silver medalist Vavrinec Hradilek of Czech Republic and bronze medalist Hannes Aigner of Germany after the Men's Kayak Single (K1) Final on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Lee Valley White Water Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Lleyton Hewitt of Australia in the third round of Men's Singles Tennis on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wimbledon on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Princess Beatrice of York poses looks on during the Boxing on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ExCeL on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Scott Heavey/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain competes in the Men's Individual Time Trial Road Cycling on day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Christophe Ena - IOPP Pool Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: (From top) Rebecca Soni of the United States and Anastasia Chaun of Russia compete in heat 5 of the Women's 200m Breaststroke on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Long Chen of China returns against Wing Ki Wong of Hing Kong, China during their Men's Singles Badminton on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wembley Arena at Wembley Arena on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: (L-R) Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilya Zakharov of Russia compete in the Men's Synchronised 3m Springboard Diving on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates after defeating Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus during the third round of Men's Singles Tennis on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wimbledon on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: (L-R) Jinsun Jung of Korea left celebrates victory in the Men's Epee Individual Fencing Bronze medal match against Seth Kelsey of the United States on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at ExCeL on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Sanya Richards-Ross speaks to the media during team USA training for athletics on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Michael Jamieson of Great Britain waves towards the fans after he finished second in the Final for the Men's 200m Breaststroke on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Great Britain players look on ahead of the Women's Preliminary Round Water Polo match between Great Britain and Australia on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympics at Water Polo Arena on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Nathan Adrian (R) of the United States is congratulated by Brent Hayden of Canada after Adrian won the Final of the Men's 100m Freestyle on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: (L-R) Silver medalist James Magnussen of Australia, gold medalist Nathan Adrian of the United States and Brent Hayden of Canada celebrate with their medals on the podium during the medal cermony for the Men's 100m Freestyle on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 01: Shannon Vreeland (L), Missy Franklin (R), Allison Schmitt (C) and Dana Vollmer of the United States celebrate after they won the Final of the Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay on Day 5 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 1, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)