PHOTO GALLERY: U.S. claims several medals at Tuesday's Olympic games

July 31, 2012 | 8:19 p.m. CDT

The U.S. took home medals in women's gymnastics, soccer and swimming. Michael Phelps claimed his 19th medal when the U.S. won the men's 4x200-meter swimming relay, breaking the Olympic record for most medals.

U.S. gymnasts, front left to right, Gabrielle Douglas, Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney and Jordyn Wieber celebrate as they look at the score of a teammate's performance during the Artistic Gymnastics women's team final. | Matt Dunham/The Associated Press

U.S. gymnasts McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross, Alexandra Raisman, Gabrielle Douglas and Jordyn Wieber bite their gold medals at the Artistic Gymnastics women's team final. | Matt Dunham/The Associated Press

United States' Allison Schmitt reacts after winning the gold medal in the women's 200-meter freestyle swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park. | Daniel Ochoa De Olza/The Associated Press

United States' Michael Phelps reacts after winning silver in the men's 200-meter butterfly swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park. | Matt Slocum/The Associated Press

United States' Conor Dwyer, top left, Ryan Lochte, Ricky Berens and Michael Phelps win gold in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay swimming final. | Mark Duncan/The Associated Press

United States' Abby Wambach, second right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal against North Korea during their group G women's soccer match. | Peter Byrne/The Associated Press