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London 2012

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Cullen Jones: On a mission

August 12, 2012

When watching Cullen Jones race down a center lane of the pool at the Olympic Park Aquatics Centre, the last thing on anyone’s mind is drowning. Yet, the Olympic gold medalist has become invested in fighting...

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The Mexican men’s soccer team made history Saturday when they defeated Games favorite Brazil to take home the Mexico’s first Olympic gold medal of the London Games. The 2-1 victory kicked off with a goal...

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This is the sixth piece in a seven-day series featuring US Olympians who in some way lead extraordinary lives aside from their medals and athletic talent. Check out part one on John Orozco, part two on Jake...

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Imagine fashioning a bra out of Always maxi pads, or washing your hair in the sink for 24 days with a bottle of Dasani water and Pantene Pro V shampoo. Imagine sleeping on a bed...

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Olympic action: Aug. 10

August 10, 2012

Men’s hoops team cruises past Argentina, set up for clash in final against Spain There was a never a doubt during Friday’s semifinal game as to whether the US men’s basketball team would play for...

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Alex Meyer, the only American to swim in the 10 kilometer Olympic marathon, completed a grueling swim and marked another milestone on a grueling journey that started back in Walden Pond. The 24-year-old Harvard graduate...

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This is the fifth piece in a seven-day series featuring US Olympians who in some way lead extraordinary lives aside from their medals and athletic talent. Check out part one on John Orozco, part two...

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Olympic action: Aug. 9

August 9, 2012

Thursday’s Olympic action has brought history making performances, both on the field, mat, and track. A sprinter claimed his thrown and a group of determined women got redemption after a heartbreaking World Cup loss. Thursday’s...

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The U.S. men’s 4x400m relay team finished second in their heat today, qualifying for Friday night’s final, but not without a casualty along the way. According to a report from NBC, Manteo Mitchell broke his...

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This is the fourth piece in a seven-day series featuring US Olympians who in some way lead extraordinary lives aside from their medals and athletic talent. Check out part one on John Orozco, part two on Jake Gibb,...

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