U.S. swimmers add to the medal count

United States’ Rebecca Soni swims ahead of the pack on her way to winning the women’s 200m breaststroke, setting a world record at 2:19:59 at the London Olympics.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Rebecca Soni of the United States set a new world record time of 2:19.59 in the women’s 200m breaststroke final, breaking the record she sat the day before in the semifinals.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

U.S. swimmer Rebecca Soni celebrates her 200m breaststroke gold medal.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

U.S. swimmer Tyler Clary was nothing less than elated after winning the men’s 200m backstroke.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Tyler Clary appears to be in disbelief after winning gold in the men’s 200m backstroke.  (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps swims slightly ahead of teammate Ryan Lochte on his way to a gold medal in the men’s 200m individual medley at the London Olympics.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

U.S. swimmers Ryan Lochte, left, and Michael Phelps look up to the scoreboard after finishing the men’s 200m individual medley final.   (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps smiles as he leaves the pool after winning a gold medal in the men’s 200m individual medley.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)