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Olympic bid organizer considers another try

An organizer of the Washington-Baltimore area's unsuccessful bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics is considering putting a bid together for the 2024 games.

Tags: Dan Knise, The Baltimore Sun, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

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Olympics email scam alleges Gabby scandal, contains malware

The Olympics aren't even over and an email scam has surfaced, posing as a video detailing a scandal on the U.S. gymnastics team.

Tags: Gabby Douglas, malware, U.S. women, scam, Max Smith

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Young gymnasts get inspired, eye future Olympic Games

Gabby Douglas and her U.S. gymnastics teammates may still be basking in the glow of their gold medals, but their winning ways are already making an impact on the next generation of possible future Olympians.

Tags: thomas warren, Silver Spring, gymnastics, Silver Stars Gymnastics

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D.C. doctor goes from Olympian to orthopedics

When David Johnson sees the Olympics, he sees a "magical place" in his life.

Tags: Paula Wolfson, David Johnson, MedStar Washington Hospital Center,

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Blog: Odd sports that are no longer Olympic events

If you think that beach volleyball and the ribbon twirling events are a bit odd, wait until you read the list of Olympic events that have been dropped in years past.

Tags: david burd,

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Shadow war threatens London Olympics

Tens of thousands of security and military personnel are patrolling Olympic venues, but in the shadows, a large group of international security and intelligence foot soldiers are roaming the streets and back alleys with instructions -- to stop a terror strike before it starts.

Tags: Fred Burton, Stratfor, Hezbollah, Iran, Israel, J.J. Green

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Fencing: A game of physical chess (PHOTOS)

Sword fighting and blade wielding isn't just for the movies anymore. Fencing brings the thrill and action of swordplay to people both young and old. It's also an Olympic sport that has gained popularity over the years, including in Manassas.

Tags: Meghin Moore, fencing, Ronin Fencing Foundation, Manassas

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It's party time for Olympic athletes

Tales of shenanigans at the living quarters for 10,000 super-fit young men and women have always abounded, and London doesn't look as if it will be any different.

Tags: us national team, hope solo

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E! names sexiest Olympic athletes (VIDEO)

They're sexy, in shape and representing the United States.

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U.S. Olympic diving team gears up for London

With less than two weeks until the opening ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, the USA Diving Team is gearing up with a four-day training session at the Montgomery County Recreation Center in Rockville.

Tags: USA Diving Team

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