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U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Wins Gold

by Tom Kludt

07.31.12 | 10:00 am

Finishing a full five points ahead of second place Russia, the United States women’s gymnastics team won Olympic gold Tuesday in London. The title marks the first time since 1996 — and only the second time ever — that the U.S. women’s gymnastics team won the top prize at the Olympics.

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Tom Kludt Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.