1 of 8 — Carmelita Jeter of the U.S. points at the time board as she crosses the finish line to win the women's 4 x 100 relay on Day 14 of the London Games. The U.S. set a new world record by finishing the race in 40.82 seconds.
Carmelita Jeter of the U.S. points at the time board as she crosses the finish line to win the women's 4 x 100 relay on Day 14 of the London Games. The U.S. set a new world record by finishing the race in 40.82 seconds.
2 of 8 — Meseret Defar of Ethiopia celebrates winning gold in the women's 5,000 meters.
Meseret Defar of Ethiopia celebrates winning gold in the women's 5,000 meters.
3 of 8 — Szabolcs Zubai of Hungary shoots over Magnus Jernemyr of Sweden during the men's handball semifinal.
Szabolcs Zubai of Hungary shoots over Magnus Jernemyr of Sweden during the men's handball semifinal.
4 of 8 — Dzhamal Otarsultanov of Russia (in red) and Vladimer Khinchegashvili of Georgia wrestle during the men's freestyle 55-kilogram gold medal match. Otarsultanov won the event.
Dzhamal Otarsultanov of Russia (in red) and Vladimer Khinchegashvili of Georgia wrestle during the men's freestyle 55-kilogram gold medal match. Otarsultanov won the event.
5 of 8 — The team from Italy performs during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around qualifications.
The team from Italy performs during the rhythmic gymnastics group all-around qualifications.
6 of 8 — Latvia's Maris Strombergs leads the competition during the BMX cycling men's final. Strombergs won his second straight Olympic gold medal.
Latvia's Maris Strombergs leads the competition during the BMX cycling men's final. Strombergs won his second straight Olympic gold medal.
7 of 8 — Maartje Paumen (center) of the Netherlands celebrates after a goal during the women's field hockey final against Argentina. The Netherlands won, 2-0.
Maartje Paumen (center) of the Netherlands celebrates after a goal during the women's field hockey final against Argentina. The Netherlands won, 2-0.
8 of 8 — Egypt competes in the team synchronized swimming free routine final.
Egypt competes in the team synchronized swimming free routine final.
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