Japan's Ueno throws perfect softball game

Japan's Ueno throws perfect softball game

ATHENS, Greece - Yukiko Ueno of Japan (L) becomes the first pitcher in Olympic softball history to throw a perfect game on the final day of round-robin play against China in the Athens Olympics on Aug. 20. Japan beat China 2-0 and earned a semifinal berth.

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