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Summer Olympics 2012
The 2012 Summer Olympics are here and we're so excited to see the top athletes in the world battle it out for the coveted gold medal. Check out our coverage here, including Team U.S.A.'s ones to watch, the sexiest eye candy in each sport, and all the latest news from London. Let the Games begin!
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