・Defending champion Kaori Ichou retained her title and Kyouko Hamakuchi won the second successive bronze medal.

・Hammer thrower Kouji Murofushi couldn't set up a new record and finished his game in the 5th place.

・In women's marathon, Yurika Nakamura finished in the 13th place, Reiko Dosa withdrew the game.

・Japan won a bronze medal in men's 400m medley relay. USA swimmer Phelps got 8 gold medals and he is the first one in the world who has the record of 8 golds in a single Games.