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12:20pm

Thu August 2, 2012
The Torch

Women's Sabre Teams: No Medal For You

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It's hard to find a discipline that Team USA has dominated more than the women's sabre. The team is anchored by two-time medalist Mariel Zagunis. And before Zagunis was upset in the bronze medal match Wednesday, five of the six medals that had been awarded since 2004 went to Americans.

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11:31am

Thu August 2, 2012
The Two-Way

Ann Romney 'Thrilled To Death' By Her Horse's Olympic Performance

Ann Romney was in London today to watch the Olympic debut of a horse she co-owns.

During the first day of the individual dressage competition, Rafalca scored 70.243, which landed her in 13th place so far. The event, if you're not familiar, is usually described as a kind of ballet for horses.

Romney seemed satisfied with the performance, which continues tomorrow.

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9:50am

Thu August 2, 2012
The Torch

Kayla Harrison Completes Her Comeback With Historic Gold Medal In Judo

Originally published on Thu August 2, 2012 4:39 pm

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Kayla Harrison has defeated Britain's Gemma Gibbons in the women's 78kg judo final. It is the first gold medal for Harrison, 22, a native of Middletown, Ohio — and the first Olympic gold medal for an American in the event.

Harrison sprang out to an early lead in the match and then sealed it with another late score. She holds multiple world champion titles, despite her young age.

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Thu August 2, 2012

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