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BEIJING 2008 London Wins 2012 Bid_____ From The Post _____  London defeats European rival Paris to bring the games back to the British capital for the first time since 1948. The celebration rages on as Londoners cheer the IOC's decision. A hush falls over France's capital city and the decision is read. In New York, disappointment is tempered by pride in city's effort. _____ On Our Site _____  Video: IOC President Jacques Rogge makes the announcement. Video: The Post's Amy Shipley on the surprise choice. _____ Athens Flashback _____ Flashback: Turin 2006
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Michael Phelps wins the 400 IM and the 100-meter backstroke on the second day of a three-day meet at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Olympic champion Michael Phelps swims two events at the North Baltimore Aquatic Club holiday meet held at the Naval Academy.
By a narrow margin, Lindsey Vonn loses to Austria's Elisabeth Goergl in the super-G slalom race at the World Cup event in Lake Louise.
Lindsey Vonn takes a World Cup downhill race in Lake Louise, Alberta, while her best friend, Maria Riesch, finishes second.
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Kim's stirring routine: American Evan Lysacek wins the gold medal in men's free skate (Post, November 15, 2009)
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China has its way : Three more titles bring golden haul to six in London (Post, October 19, 2009)
Seeking change (Post, October 8, 2009)
Not their kind of town: Rio de Janeiro Awarded 2016 Olympics as Obama's Endorsement Fails to Sway IOC (Post, October 3, 2009)
U.S. gymnast Sloan wins world title (Post, October 17, 2009)
Too Big a Hurdle (By Tracee Hamilton, October 3, 2009)
Mixed Opinions (Post, October 2, 2009)
The Celebrity Games (Post, October 1, 2009)
Obama to Be on Hand (Post, September 29, 2009)
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