I don't mean to sound mean, but Morgan Uceny? Really? On Day 14 we saw a man break his leg and still finish his leg. I know you were no longer in contention for a medal, but you're an Olympic athlete-show some respect for the games and finish your race.
Jordan Burroughs, became the first American to win a gold medal in Wrestling, in a brilliant victory over Iran.
Renaud Lavillenie is the French champion in the Pole Vault, which for me is the coolest of all of the Track & Field events. Clearing 5.97 meters, somewhere Isaac Newton is rethinking gravity.
I have to say I adored Tom Brokaw's piece on Roger Bannister, a living legend and a classy knight-the first man who ever ran under a 4 minute mile.
And of course, we have to go with the fabulous American women who won the 4x100 m and smashed the world record (from left Tianna Madison, Bianca Knight, Carmelita Jeter, and Allyson Felix). My favorite, Carmelita, is celebrating below.
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