WINDSOR, England — Moments before "The Star-Spangled Banner" resounded across a sun-kissed Dorney Lake, Taylor Ritzel looked at the gold medal hanging around her neck. She shook her head and took a deep breath.
London Olympics: U.S. wins women's 8 final for 2nd straight gold
Thursday, August 2, 2012 | 3:42 p.m. CDT;
updated 4:21 p.m. CDT, Thursday, August 2, 2012
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