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Mexico's Oribe Peralta, middle, goes airborne in front of Brazil's Juan Jesus, right, as they pursue the ball during the men's soccer final at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

Mexico stuns Brazil for Olympic soccer gold medal

Galia Garcia-Palafox The Associated Press

Last updated Saturday, August 11, 2012 - 3:36pm

MEXICO CITY — Jubilant Mexicans celebrated their 2-1 Olympic gold medal soccer win over Brazil Saturday, waving flags and chanting in plazas and streets across the country.

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Jamaica's Richard Phillips reacts after knocking a hurdle in a men's 110-meter hurdles semifinal during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

2012 Summer Olympics London - August 8

The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 1:09pm

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Britain's Laura Trott celebrates after winning the gold medal in the track cycling women's omnium event, at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Sergey Ponomarev)

2012 Summer Olympics London - August 7

The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 12:14pm

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Athletes jump over water during the men's 3000m steeplechase heats at the 2012 Summer Olympics at Olympic Stadium on Friday, Aug. 3, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Adam Pretty, Pool)

2012 Summer Olympics London - August 3

The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, August 3, 2012 - 2:10pm

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April Ross of the United States spins the ball during a beach volleyball match against Spain at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

2012 Summer Olympics London - Aug 2

The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, August 2, 2012 - 1:36pm

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U.S. gymnasts, left to right, McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross, Alexandra Raisman, Gabrielle Douglas and Jordyn Wieber celebrate during the medal ceremony of the Artistic Gymnastics women's team final at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in London. U.S. won the gold. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

2012 Summer Olympics London - August 1

The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 1:04pm

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A United States fan watches Alexander Massialas of the United States compete against Alexey Cheremisinov, during men's individual foil fencing at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)

2012 Summer Olympics London - July 31

The Associated Press

Last updated Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 12:28pm

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Juliana Silva, right, from Brazil looks on as her teammate Larissa Franca, left, reaches for a ball during their Beach Volleyball match against team Mauritius at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 28, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

2012 Summer Olympics London - July 30

The Associated Press

Last updated Monday, July 30, 2012 - 12:17pm

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Opening Ceremony 2012 Olympics in London

The Associated Press

Last updated Friday, July 27, 2012 - 6:06pm

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Athletes with Utah ties go for the gold at the London Games

Standard-Examiner staff Standard-Examiner

Last updated Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 11:10pm

So who should you cheer for in the 2012 London Games?

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Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang, celebrates his goal during the group B men's soccer match against Switzerland at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, during the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 26, 2012. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)

Athletes and performers prepare for the Olympics

The Associated Press

Last updated Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 1:58pm

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From left, Jennifer Nichols, Khatuna Lorig and Miranda Leek embrace their coach after defeating Japan in the Olympic team qualifying tournament semifinals at the Archery World Cup at the Weber County Fairgrounds in Ogden Thursday, June 21, 2012. The USA women's recurve team qualified for the Olympics and will compete in London this summer. (Erin Hooley/Standard-Examiner)

USA women's recurve archery team qualified for the London Olympics

Erin Hooley, Standard-Examiner staff

Last updated Thursday, June 21, 2012 - 8:27pm

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Parker returns to Olympic trials -- as a doctor

Stephanie Chambers Standard-Examiner

Last updated Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 12:09am

James Parker has been in the medical tent at the Olympic Trials before, but this week as he heads there again, it will be in a different role.

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London's West End optimistic about Olympics

Jill Lawless The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 10:16pm

LONDON -- London's theater industry is increasingly confident that culture won't suffer during a summer devoted to celebrating sports.

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The ones to watch: medal hopefuls for London

Stephen Wilson The Associated Press

Last updated Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 10:18pm

LONDON -- Wednesday marks 100 days until the London Olympics, making it a good time to look at some of the athletes who will be thrilling sports fans on the biggest of stages this summer.

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