NorthJersey.com 3 months ago

Sure-handed victory

BERLIN — LaShawn Merritt raised the metallic blue baton high in the air as he crossed the finish line. Sanya Richards went with a simple flicking motion. Both fine ways to celebrate a gold medal. Bottom line? Full Article at NorthJersey.com

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Cast of Characters

  1. Muna Lee
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  3. Bernard Lagat Bernard Lagat
  4. LaShawn Merritt LaShawn Merritt
  5. Kenenisa Bekele Kenenisa Bekele
  6. Sanya Richards Sanya Richards