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Winner-Take-All Attitude Not New to Olympics

The winner-take-all approach to competition at the Olympics dates back to the ancient Greeks, but was softened by the Victorian revival of the Games. In many ways, modern athletes' gold-or-nothing attitudes and occasional boasting reflect the original Olympic spirit. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Winner-Take-All Attitude Not New to Olympics

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U.S. Women Win Soccer Gold in Overtime

The U.S. women's soccer team wins a fiercely competitive gold-medal game against Brazil in the Summer Olympics. Abby Wambach headed in a crossing corner kick from the left side to end the match in overtime. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Tom Goldman.

U.S. Women Win Soccer Gold in Overtime

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U.S. Women Win Third Olympic Softball Title

The U.S. women's softball team defeats Australia, 5-1, capping a dominant, nearly perfect run through the Athens Olympics with a gold medal. It's the third consecutive Olympic softball title for the undefeated Americans. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

U.S. Women Win Third Olympic Softball Title

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Russian Shot-Putter Stripped of Gold

Russian shot-putter Irina Korzhanenko was stripped of the historic gold medal she won at the ancient stadium in Olympia after testing positive for a steroid. Doping incidents have been pervasive at the Games, leading some observers to cynicism and others to conclude that cheating has become harder. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Russian Shot-Putter Stripped of Gold

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Tumble from a Horse Leads to a New Olympic Career

NPR's Tom Goldman takes a look at the Olympic dressage event. Saturday, the United States team won a bronze medal in the event, with the help of a 49-year-old woman who was forced into the sport.

Tumble from a Horse Leads to a New Olympic Career

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Judging Error Dulls Hamm Gold

American gymnast Paul Hamm's remarkable comeback to win an Olympic gold medal is dulled a bit by an error in scoring. And there's plenty of fast company in the men's 100-meter final. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Tom Goldman.

Judging Error Dulls Hamm's Olympic Gold

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Olympic Sprinters: Hubris vs. Humility

Confident U.S. sprinters Maurice Greene and Shawn Crawford are matched against Francis Obikwelu among favorites in the 100-meter dash in Athens. The Nigerian-born Obikwelu, competing for Portugal, has downplayed his gold medal hopes. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Olympic Sprinters: Hubris vs. Humility

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Track Athletes Set to Compete Under Scrutiny

Track and field events at the Summer Olympics get into full swing Friday, even as doping charges continue to cast a pall over the sport. Two top Greek sprinters pulled out of the Olympics after missing drug tests. Many track athletes say they welcome the intense focus on drug use. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Track Athletes Set to Compete Under Scrutiny

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U.S. Woman Takes Gold in Saber Event

History was made at the Olympics in the little noticed sport of fencing when an American won a gold medal in fencing for the first time in 100 years. Mariel Zagunis won the women's saber competition, which was being held for the first time. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

U.S. Woman Takes Gold in Saber Event

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Greek Track Stars Exit Games

Two Greek track stars embroiled in a doping scandal withdraw from the Athens Olympics. After appearing at a disciplinary hearing, sprinters Kostas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou announced their decisions to pull out but insisted they have not committed any doping violations. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Tom Goldman.

Greek Track Stars Exit Games, Deny Doping

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Phelps Wins Gold in Fly, Relay

Michael Phelps wins two Olympic gold medals, in the 200-meter butterfly and as a member of the U.S. 200-meter freestyle relay team. He now has five total medals, three gold and two bronze. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Phelps Wins Two Golds; Medal Count at Five

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U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team Takes Silver

The United States men's gymnastics team wins silver in the team competition -- the first American medal in the event since 1984. The men's team from Japan turns in a thrilling performance to edge out the Americans for the gold. Hear NPR's Renee Montagne and NPR's Tom Goldman.

U.S. Men's Gymnastics Team Takes Silver

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