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Canadas synchronized swimming duet improved two places from their finish at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, but on Tuesday they fell just short of earning the countrys first Olympic medal in the event in 20 years. Dannell Ellerbe Jersey . With a total score of 189.120 out of a possible 200 points, Marie-Pier Boudreau Gagnon and Élise Marcotte finished in fourth place. Also ranked fourth in the world before the London 2012 Games, the two women kept their two duet programs under lock and key, hoping the secrecy would help Canada to its first Olympic medal in synchro duet since Barcelona 1992. Canada finished sixth at the 2008 Olympic Games, but improved to fourth at the most recent world championships in Shanghai. Canada entered the final just 1.5 points behind Spain in fourth place, having performed a strong "Zipper" themed technical program in Sundays preliminary competition. They followed up with their "Jester" free routine on Tuesday, a fast-paced, energetic set with quick, sharp leg movements and comedic facial expressions. The final rankings are determined by adding the technical and free final scores together. Boudreau Gagnon and Marcottes free program recalled elements of Shakespearian court jesters, and was meant to be a wink to the British people, the swimmers said. But however much the crowd got into the act, the judges were not as impressed. They awarded the Canadians a score of 47.180 for technical merit and 47.440 for artistic impression for a total of 94.620 for the program. The result was not enough to move Canada into third - or even to narrow the gap to the podium. Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina received Russias fourth-straight gold medal in the event, picking up an impressive 98.900 points for their swim to Suspiria, Amelie and Sleepy Hollow soundtracks. Their combined score was an astounding 197.100 points. Spain scored 192.900 overall to take silver, swimming a Tango themed free program on Tuesday. Four years after China won their first synchronized swimming medal -- bronze -- in the team event at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Huang Xuechen and Liu Ou picked up Chinas first Olympic medal in the duet. They scored 192.870 to pick up bronze. Canada will also perform in the team synchronized swimming event, beginning on Thursday. Again, Canadas team is ranked fourth in the world, and they are expected to be podium contenders in the Olympic competition. Torrey Smith Elite Jersey . "Its exciting to get a win against the top team in the Eastern Conference," said Clarke. "Definitely a confidence builder for us." Derek Froats and Jamie Lewis scored goals 15 seconds apart in the first period to erase an early 1-0 deficit for the Battalion (5-4-4), who have won three of their last four outings, while Patrik Machac rounded out the scoring with a single goal. Michael Oher Jersey . General manager Paul Holmgren revealed the news through the Flyers Twitter account, stating Meszaros suffered the injury training last week in his native Slovakia. http://www.nflbaltimoreravensonlineshop.com/dennis-pitta-jerseys-1 . After losing back-to-back games, the Kings might have been feeling some pressure coming home for Game Six, their series lead suddenly in jeopardy, but the game tilted midway through the first period when Devils right winger Steve Bernier received a major penalty and game misconduct for boarding, after he flattened Kings defenceman Rob Scuderi with a hit from behind. Cary Williams Jersey . Curtis Granderson contributed a two-run home run, and Miguel Cabrera added a solo shot for the Tigers, who have won two straight on the heels of a four- game losing streak. "Im just trying to get good pitches and get good swings on them," said Thames. Vonta Leach Jersey . The moves come one day after the team announced that leading rusher Brandon Whitaker would miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament.Winnipeg Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced on Sunday that right-handed pitcher Griffin Bailey has been placed on irrevocable waivers for the purpose of granting him his release. Bailey, 27, was 0--1 with a 10. Ray Rice Elite Jersey. .50 ERA in six appearances out of the Goldeyes bullpen. The Goldeyes now have 20 players on their active roster, including 10 pitchers and 10 position players. ' ' '
