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  • 5
    Sep
    2012
    3:33pm, EDT

    U.S. tennis duo win gold for the U.S. at Paralympic Games in London

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    Supporters of Nicholas Taylor and David Wagner of the United States present giant faces during the Quad Doubles Wheelchair Tennis Gold Medal match on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Manor on Sept. 5, in London, England.

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    USA's Nicholas Taylor (R) and David Wagner (L) on their way to winning gold in the Wheelchair Tennis Mens Doubles final on centre Court at Eton Manor in the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Paralympic Games,

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    Nicholas Taylor of the United States and teammate David Wagner celebrate after the Quad Doubles Wheelchair Tennis Gold Medal match on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Eton Manor on Sept. 5, in London, England.

     

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  • 7
    Aug
    2012
    2:33pm, EDT

    Alexandra Raisman's gravity-defying floor routine gets her Olympic gold medal

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    US Alexandra Raisman competes in the Floor Exercise final at the London 2012 Olympic Games Artistic Gymnastics competition, on London, Aug. 7.

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    Alexandra Raisman of the United States competes in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise final on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on Aug. 7, 2012 in London, England.

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    Alexandra Raisman of the U.S. competes in the women's gymnastics floor exercise final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games on Aug. 7.

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    Alexandra Raisman of the United States competes in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise final on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on Aug. 7, in London, England.

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    A young US supporter waves a flag after the women' s floor exercise gymnastics final on Aug. 7.

    AP reports -- Aly Raisman finished the Olympics in style.

    The U.S. captain matched Gabby Douglas in gold medals, winning the title on floor exercise Tuesday. Add in the bronze on balance beam from earlier in the day, and she becomes the most decorated of the Fierce Five.

    Good thing Raisman had such a big day because the rest of the Americans came up empty-handed. Douglas had another rough day, finishing seventh on balance beam after a fall. World champion Jordyn Wieber, voted most likely to leave the Olympics with the biggest haul, was seventh on floor and finishes without any individual medals.

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    Alexandra Raisman of the United States competes in the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise final on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on Aug. 7.

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    Alexandra Raisman of the United States hugs coach Mihai Brestyan after winning the gold medal for the Artistic Gymnastics Women's Floor Exercise final on Day 11 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at North Greenwich Arena on Aug. 7, in London, England.

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    Alexandra Raisman of the US celebrates with her gold medal in the women's floor exercise at the London 2012 Olympic Games Artistic Gymnastics, on Aug. 7.

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    I can’tbelieve I’m saying this but thank God the gymnastics at the Olympic Games arealmost over because what happened on Tuesday night it just made my vomit. AfterI saw how Aly R. is begging for more points just to get a medal I felt sick tomy stomach. Catalina P. floor exercise was way …

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  • 31
    Jul
    2012
    5:57pm, EDT

    Celebrations as US men's team wins gold medal in Olympic 200-meter freestyle relay

    Daniel Ochoa De Olza / AP

    United States' Conor Dwyer, left, Ryan Lochte, center, and Ricky Berens, right, celebrate as Michael Phelps closes in on their team's gold medal win in the men's 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 31.

    Lee Jin-man / AP

    United States' Michael Phelps dives in to start the last leg of the men's 4 X 200-meter freestyle relay before their gold medal win at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 31.

    Michael Dalder / Reuters

    Michael Phelps of the U.S. holds his 19th Olympic medal presented to him in the men's 4x200m freestyle relay victory ceremony during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre, on July 31.

    Reuters -- Four years after he climbed to the top of Olympic achievement, Michael Phelps took the last step he needed to reach the absolute peak.

    The greatest swimmer of all time became the most decorated Olympian of all time when he won a record 19th Olympic medal at the London Games on Tuesday.

    With a little help from his American friends, Phelps won his first gold medal in London in the 4x200 meters freestyle less than an hour after a shock defeat in the 200 butterfly, an event he has dominated for over a decade.

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    United States' Ricky Berens, left, and United States' Michael Phelps react as they win gold in the men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 31.

    Lee Jin-man / AP

    United States swim team members, from left, Ryan Lochte, Conor Dwyer, Ricky Berens and Michael Phelps walk with a U.S. flag after being awarded the gold medal for their win in the men's 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 31.

     

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  • 30
    Jul
    2012
    6:09pm, EDT

    USA's Missy Franklin takes Olympic gold medal in women's 100-meter backstroke

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    US swimmer Missy Franklin carries a national flag from the podium after receiving her gold medal after winning the women's 100m backstroke final swimming event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 30, in London.

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    Missy Franklin of the U.S., who took first place, starts in the women's 100m backstroke final at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre, on July 30.

    Mark J. Terrill / AP

    United States' Missy Franklin competes in the women's 100-meter backstroke swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 30.

    Michael Sohn / AP

    United States' Missy Franklin listens to the national anthem after receiving her gold medal for the women's 100-meter backstroke swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 30.

    AP reports -- Michael Phelps has yet to win a gold medal, and Ryan Lochte's star is fading. So along came Missy Franklin to restore American swim hopes with a gutty performance at the Olympics on Monday night.

    Coming back less than 14 minutes after swimming a semifinal heat, the Colorado teenager won the first gold medal of what figures to be a dazzling career, rallying to win the 100-meter backstroke.

    "Indescribable," the 17-year-old Franklin said. "I still can't believe that happened. I don't even know what to think. I saw my parents' reaction on the screen and I just started bawling. I can't even think right now."

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    United States' Missy Franklin, left, leads in the women's 100-meter backstroke swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 30.

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    United States' Missy Franklin reacts after winning gold in the women's 100-meter backstroke swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, on July 30.

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    Gold medalist Missy Franklin of the US celebrates with her gold medal on the podium after winning the women's 100m backstroke swimming event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on July 30, in London.

     

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    Missy Franklin: where to start. She is everything that exemplifies an outstanding young individual and someone that has dedication, strength and discipline. Not just that but she is also a teenager that loves to have fun, finding a great balance in being a gold medal Olympic swimmer at the age of 17 …

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