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TUCSON - The Olympic medal count for Arizona athletes is on the rise; three swimmers with Tucson ties have won one of each type of medal, so far!

Former University of Arizona swimmers Matt Grevers and Nick Thoman took gold and silver medals, respectively, in their events this week, and first-time Olympic athlete and Tucson native Caitlin Leverenz took the bronze in the 200m Individual Medley swimming event.

Watch Grevers and Thoman talk about their Olympic wins here, and click here to see Leverenz accepting her first Olympic medal.

Missed yesterday's coverage? Not to worry - click here for a full recap on the best moment on Day 4 of the Olympics.

Can't decide what to watch today? Click here for a preview video of today's highlighted events.

In case you missed it: here is the historic moment of Michael Phelps earning a record 19th medal, and his interview with NBC Sports' Bob Costas.

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