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London 2012 taught us about legacy, humor and courage
London 2012 taught us about legacy, humor and courage
OPINION | For 17 days, athletes taught us about legacy, humor and courage.
 
U.S. wins Olympics medal count: can America enjoy its “we’re no. 1 moment?”
(The Washington Post, August 11, 2012; 7:04 PM)
 
2012 Olympics: Forty years ago the basketball news was really big
(The Washington Post, August 10, 2012; 9:03 PM)
 
Usain Bolt’s Olympic golds make him the greatest ... ever
(The Washington Post, August 9, 2012; 9:09 PM)
 
Roger Bannister’s legacy endures test of time
(The Washington Post, August 7, 2012; 6:40 PM)
 
Usain Bolt deserves awe, not suspicions
(The Washington Post, August 6, 2012; 8:49 PM)
 
Usain Bolt wins; why did we expect anything else?
(The Washington Post, August 5, 2012; 9:47 PM)
 
Oscar Pistorius: let’s put it to rest the controversy and celebrate his achievement
(The Washington Post, August 4, 2012; 3:55 PM)
 
U.S. boxing’s poor Olympics performances expose deep flaws in system
(The Washington Post, August 2, 2012; 9:23 PM)
 
Michael Phelps leaves room for Mom while on top of the world
(The Washington Post, July 31, 2012; 9:59 PM)
 
Ryan Lochte loses again, cannot escape Michael Phelps’s legacy at London Games
(The Washington Post, July 30, 2012; 9:38 PM)
 
Wimbledon? Been there, got wet
(The Washington Post, July 29, 2012; 6:23 PM)
 
Kobe Bryant the elder statesman is an Olympian worth cheering
(The Washington Post, July 28, 2012; 4:36 PM)
 
London Olympics: Spirit of ‘Chariots of Fire’ echoes among hosts of 2012 Games
(The Washington Post, July 26, 2012; 3:34 PM)
 
NCAA fails to send right message by allowing games to go on
(The Washington Post, July 23, 2012; 2:20 PM)
 
Ted Leonsis’ confidence unshaken as he sticks with his plans
(The Washington Post, July 19, 2012; 7:33 PM)
 
Olympics 2012: Current crop is good, but President Obama’s vote is the ’92 Dream Team was better
(The Washington Post, July 16, 2012; 11:20 PM)
 
Tyler Clippard took Drew Storen’s job as Nats’ closer, but they’re still wingmen
(The Washington Post, July 6, 2012; 2:01 PM)
 
Mike Wise: Bryce Harper deserves to be an all-star
(The Washington Post, June 30, 2012; 7:49 PM)
 
Bradley Beal has the potential to be a classic shooter and join John Wall in a solid back court
(The Washington Post, June 28, 2012; 9:14 PM)