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U.S. Falls As Chinese Women Win 1st Team Gold

By Frank Langfitt
Published August 13, 2008 at 3:00 AM PDT
This story was published more than 16 years ago.
American gymnast Alicia Sacramone competes on the beam during the women's team final of the Beijing Olympic Games. China won the gold medal, while the U.S. won the silver and Romania the bronze.
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American gymnast Alicia Sacramone competes on the beam during the women's team final of the Beijing Olympic Games. China won the gold medal, while the U.S. won the silver and Romania the bronze.

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Frank Langfitt
Frank Langfitt is NPR's London correspondent. He covers the UK and Ireland, as well as stories elsewhere in Europe.
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