London 2012 Olympics

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Sgt. 1st Class Josh Olson lost his right leg after being hit by an RPG in Tal Afar, Iraq, in October 2003. He's currently stationed at Fort Benning in Georgia as part of the Army's Marksmanship Unit. (Andrew S. Geraci)

An RPG took Josh Olson’s leg, but not sharpshooter's spirit

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Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, second from right, joins other Olympic athletes from Maryland, including swimmer Katie Ledecky, left, windsurfer Farrah Hall, second from left, and modern pentathlete Suzanne Stettinius, third from right, and Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, right, during a celebration of the achievements of Maryland Olympians, Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, in Baltimore. Phelps ended his Olympic career in London with six medals and a record tally of 22 career medals. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark)

Michael Phelps, Katie Ledecky among 8 Maryland Olympians honored by state

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Royal Air Force Red Arrows soar over the Mall and Buckingham Palace during a parade celebrating Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Thousands of people waving British flags lined the streets of London on Monday to toast the athletes behind the country’s unprecedented summer of sporting success.

London Olympics 2012: Golden moment ends

By Rob Harris - Associated Press

** FILE ** This Thursday Nov. 23, 2006, file photo shows two-time CART champion Alex Zanardi, who lost both of his legs in a crash over five years ago, inside the modified cockpit of his BMW-Sauber C24-B, as he becomes the first double amputee to test drive a Formula One car in the Cheste racetrack near Valencia, Spain. (AP Photo/Fernando Bustamante, File)

London Paralympics 2012: Alex Zanardi wins gold in handcycle

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Claire Lomas lights the Paralympic flame cauldron in Trafalgar Square in London, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. Claire had a horse riding accident in 2007 leaving her paralysed from the chest down. The London Paralympics begin on Wednesday Aug. 29.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Paralympics 2012: Cauldron lit in central London

By Raphael Satter - Associated Press

First lady Michelle Obama (left) and Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas appear with host Jay Leno during a taping of "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" in Burbank, Calif., on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012. (AP Photo/NBC, Margaret Norton)

Gabby Douglas: Olympic gymnast is golden in 'Tonight' appearance

By Lynn Elbert - Associated Press

The Maracana stadium, built for the 2007 Pan American Games, is being upgraded for the 2014 World Soccer Cup and will need a costly renovation to host Olympic water polo and diving events. (Associated Press)

Olympics 2016: It’s time for Rio to get real

By Jenny Barchfield - Associated Press

Workers adjust a sign outside the Olympic Stadium in London on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, to prepare for the upcoming Paralympic Games. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

London Olympics 2012: Back to reality for the British after Summer Games

By Paisley Dodds - Associated Press

Nadzeya Ostapchuk of Belarus takes a throw in the women's shot put final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday, Aug. 6, 2012. Ostapchuk became the first athlete to be stripped of a medal at the games after her gold was withdrawn for doping. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

London Olympics 2012: Belarus shot putter stripped of gold medal

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Fireworks soar over the Olympic Stadium as the flame is lowered Sunday during the closing ceremony for the 2012 Summer Games in London. The torch was passed to Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Games. (Associated Press)

London Olympics 2012: Summer Games end with key victory for women

By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times

Performers dance on a stage set with London landmarks during the Closing Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

London 2012 closing ceremony: 'Happy and glorious' Olympics come to rocking end

By Paul Haven - Associated Press

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Jamaica’s Usain Bolt finished 6 for 6 in Olympic finals, with victories in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400-meter relay in each the London and Beijing Games. In the process, he became the first to win the 200 meters twice.

London Olympics 2012: Usain Bolt isn’t committing to Rio in 2016

By Howard Fendrich - The Washington Times

Mayor of London Boris Johnson, right, shakes the hand of Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, during a press conference in London to outline how London is working with the Brazilian city to ensure a smooth handover when the London 2012 Olympic Games come to an end over the up-coming weekend, in London Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. Rio de Janeiro is to host the 2016 Olympic Games.(AP Photo/Sang Tan)

Rio Olympics 2016: In Brazil, organizers gearing up for bash on the beach

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Jake Varner of the United States defeated Valerie Andriitsev of Ukraine 1-0, 1-0 to win gold in men’s 96-kilogram freestyle Sunday. Varner was taught by Cael Sanderson, a 2004 gold medalist in Athens. (Associated Press)

London 2012 wrestling: Cael Sanderson mentors Jake Varner to gold

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Stephen Kiprotich of Uganda was the surprise gold medalist, winning in 2 hours, 8 minutes, 1 second as he pulled away from the Kenyan duo of Abel Kirui and favorite Wilson Kiprotich Kipsang. (Associated Press)

London Olympics 2012: Ugandan underdog Stephen Kiprotich outlasts favored Kenyans

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

United States' Michael Phelps, right, and United States' Ryan Lochte pose with their medals for the men's 200-meter individual medley swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Phelps won gold and Lochte silver. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

London Olympics 2012: U.S. wins medal count, and British celebrate as well

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

United States' Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant celebrate the men's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 12, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

London Olympics 2012: U.S. beats Spain 107-100 for gold in men's basketball

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

FILE- In this Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, file photo, U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas displays her gold medal during the artistic gymnastics women's individual all-around competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. With the gymnastics competition over, the U.S. women's gymnastics team is beginning to realize just how big a deal they've become back home. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Medal count 2012 Olympics: U.S. will go home with the most

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Mexico players celebrate winning the gold medal during the men's soccer final against Brazil at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

Mexico vs. Brazil: El Tri wins 2-1 for first soccer gold medal

By Tales Azzoni - Associated Press

USA's Logan Tom (15) reacts after Brazil scores a point during a women's volleyball gold medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

London Olympics 2012: Brazil stuns U.S. for gold in women's volleyball

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Great Britain's Mohamed Farah shows off his gold medal to his stepdaughter Rihnna after the awards ceremony for the men's 5000-meter during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

London Olympics 2012: Mo Farah wins 5,000 meters for long-distance double

By John Pye - Associated Press

The United States' basketball team pose with their gold medals at center court after beating France during the women's gold medal basketball game at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

London Olympics 2012: U.S. women rout France 86-50 for 5th straight basketball gold

By Doug Feinberg - Associated Press

The closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics will be streamed live online. Here are fireworks illuminating the sky after the Olympic cauldron was lit during the opening ceremony Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Leon Neal, Pool)

London Olympics 2012: NBC will stream closing ceremony live online

By David Bauder - Associated Press

Jamaica's Usain Bolt leads United States' Ryan Bailey to win the men's 4x100-meter relay final during the athletics in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. Jamaica set a new world record with a time of 36.84 seconds.(AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

London Olympics 2012: Usain Bolt gets 3rd gold as Jamaica sets world record in 4x100 relay

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

United States' women's 4 X400-meter relay team from left, Francena McCorory, Allyson Felix, Sanya Richards-Ross and Deedee Trotter celebrate after winning the gold medal during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)

London Olympics 2012: U.S. women win 4x400 relay to give Allyson Felix 3rd gold

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

South Africa's Oscar Pistorius takes the baton from teammate L J van Zyl during the men's 4x400-meter during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

London Olympics 2012: Oscar Pistorius enjoys 'amazing' experience

By John Pye - Associated Press

United States' Abby Wambach, right, and teammate Hope Solo celebrate winning the gold medal during in the women's soccer final against Japan at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

London 2012 soccer: U.S. women's players face uncertain future

By Nancy Armour - Associated Press

Bahamas's Ramon Miller leads USA's Angelo Taylor during the final leg of the men's 4x400-meter during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

London Olympics 2012: Bahamas snaps U.S. winning streak in men's 4x400

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

** File ** United States' Jordan Ernest Burroughs, celebrates after winning against Iran's Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi after the gold medal match at a 74-kg men's freestyle wrestling competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Aug. 10, 2012, in London. (Associated Press)

London Olympics 2012: Jordan Burroughs comes through with wrestling gold

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Russia's Tatyana Lysenko reacts after winning gold in the women's hammer throw final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

London Olympics 2012: Tatyana Lysenko sets record to win hammer gold

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United States' Kevin Durant, left, celebrates with teammate Carmelo Anthony (15) after he scored during a semifinal men's basketball game against Argentina at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

London Olympics 2012: U.S. routs Argentina to advance to gold-medal basketball game

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

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Sen. Robert Menendez, New Jersey Democrat (Associated Press)

Bill calls for Olympians to wear U.S.-made gear

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U.S. Olympic rowers Giuseppe Lanzone (left) and Sam Stitt are shown at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. They are aiming to improve on their performance at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. (Denis Poroy/Special to The Washington Times)

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U.S., Chinese athletes battle it out at Olympics

U.S., Chinese athletes battle it out at Olympics
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London 2012 basketball: U.S. duo revel in third time’s charm

London 2012 basketball: U.S. duo revel in third time’s charm
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2012 London Olympics — Day 2

2012 London Olympics — Day 2
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2012 London Olympics opening ceremony

2012 London Olympics opening ceremony
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