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Maiko prepare for Gion dancing

KYOTO, Japan - Maiko, or apprentice geisha, attend a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2012, when a kimono fitting session for the "Gion Odori" dance event took place. The "Gion Odori" will be performed in Kyoto from Nov. 1 to 10, 2012.

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Maiko prepare for Gion dancing

KYOTO, Japan - Maiko, or apprentice geisha, attend a photo shoot in Kyoto on Aug. 31, 2012, when a kimono fitting session for the "Gion Odori" dance event took place. The "Gion Odori" will be performed in Kyoto from Nov. 1 to 10, 2012.

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Japanese soccer supporters

CARDIFF, Britain - Japanese supporters look disappointed at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Britain on Aug. 10, 2012, following Japan's 2-0 defeat to South Korea in the men's soccer's third-place match at the London Olympics.

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Cakir Alptekin wins gold in women's 1,500 meters

LONDON, Britain - Turkey's Asli Cakir Alptekin (C), wins the gold in the women's 1,500 meters at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. Cakir Alptekin finished with a time of 4 minutes, 10.23 seconds.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Takashi Usami (R) plays the ball during the second half of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. At left is South Korea's Oh Jae Suk. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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Japanese soccer supporters

CARDIFF, Britain - Japanese supporters look disappointed at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Britain on Aug. 10, 2012, following Japan's 2-0 defeat to South Korea in the men's soccer's third-place match at the London Olympics.

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Pistorius competes in men's 4x400m relay final

LONDON, Britain - South African team anchor Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee runner (back C), competes in the men's 4x400-meter relay final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.

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Pistorius competes in men's 4x400m relay final

LONDON, Britain - South African team anchor Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee runner (R), competes in the men's 4x400-meter relay final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Takashi Usami dribbles with the ball during the second half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. At right is South Korea's Kim Bo Kyung (7). South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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Defar grabs gold in women's 5,000m

LONDON, Britain - Ethiopia's Meseret Defar rejoices after finishing first in the women's 5,000 meters final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. Defar won the gold medal with a time of 15 minutes, 4.25 seconds.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda (lower right) allows South Korea's Koo Ja Cheol to score the team's second goal during the second half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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U.S. sets new world record in 4x100m relay

LONDON, Britain - U.S. team anchor Carmelita Jeter (Front L) competes in the women's 4x100-meter relay final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. The U.S. team finished with a new world record time of 40.82 seconds.

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U.S. sets new world record in 4x100m relay

LONDON, Britain - U.S. team anchor Carmelita Jeter (3rd from L) powers ahead of the pack in the women's 4x100-meter relay final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. The U.S. team finished with a new world record time of 40.82 seconds.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda (L) allows South Korea's Koo Ja Cheol to score the team's second goal during the second half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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U.S. sets new world record in 4x100m relay

LONDON, Britain - Allyson Felix (far R) and the members of the U.S. women's 4x100-meter relay pose by the scoreboard showing their new world record of 40.82 seconds at the 2012 London Olympics at the Olympic Stadium on Aug. 10, 2012.

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U.S. sets new world record in 4x100m relay

LONDON, Britain - U.S. team anchor Carmelita Jeter points at the scoreboard after finishing with a new world record time of 40.82 seconds in the women's 4x100-meter relay final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japanese team members react after being defeated by South Korea 2-0 in the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - South Korea's Park Jong Woo (15) holds up Japan's Yuki Otsu (front C) from the ground after South Korea defeated Japan 2-0 in the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.

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U.S. sets new world record in 4x100m relay

LONDON, Britain - U.S. team anchor Carmelita Jeter reacts after finishing first in the women's 4x100-meter relay final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. The U.S. team finished with a new world record time of 40.82 seconds.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Maya Yoshida (back) vies for the ball with South Korea's Koo Ja Cheol during the second half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's captain Maya Yoshida (C) shakes hands with South Korea's Park Chu Young (R) after South Korea defeated Japan 2-0 in the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.

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Lavillenie wins men's pole vault

LONDON, Britain - France's Renaud Lavillenie runs a victory lap with the national flag after finishing first in the men's pole vault at the 2012 London Olympics at the Olympic Stadium on Aug. 10, 2012. Lavillenie won the gold with a result of 5.97 meters.

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Bahamas wins men's 4x400m relay

LONDON, Britain - Members of the Bahamian men's 4x400-meter relay squad celebrate after their victory at the 2012 London Olympics at the Olympic Stadium on Aug. 10, 2012. The Bahamian team won the gold medal with a time of 2 minutes, 56.72 seconds.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's coach Takashi Sekizuka (L) takes Takashi Usami's hand after South Korea defeated Japan 2-0 in the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.

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Bahamas wins men's 4x400m relay

LONDON, Britain - Bahamian team anchor Ramon Miller (Front L) finishes first in the men's 4x400-meter relay final at the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. The Bahamian team won the gold medal with a time of 2 minutes, 56.72 seconds.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (R) vies for the ball during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. At back left is Japan's Yuki Otsu. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Takahiro Ogihara (3) fights for the ball with South Korea's Park Chu Young (10) during the second half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's captain Maya Yoshida (Back R) and goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda (Back L) react after South Korea's Park Chu Young scores the opening goal during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Maya Yoshida (5) and Hiroshi Kiyotake (17) react after South Korea scored the opening goal during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (far R) dribbles with the ball during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - South Korea's Park Chu Young (L) scores the opening goal against Japan during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. At center is Japan's captain Maya Yoshida and at right is Hotaru Yamaguchi. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Yuki Otsu (L) vies for the ball with South Korea's Yun Suk Young during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Daisuke Suzuki (13) heads the ball during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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Yumoto wins 55-kg freestyle wrestling bronze

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Shinichi Yumoto smiles with the bronze medal he won in the men's freestyle wrestling 55-kilogram class at the 2012 London Olympics at the ExCeL venue on Aug. 10, 2012.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Yuki Otsu (7) is fouled by South Korea's Ki Sung Yueng (bottom) during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Yuki Otsu (front L) vies for the ball during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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Yumoto wins 55-kg freestyle wrestling bronze

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Shinichi Yumoto (R) raises his fist after beating Bulgaria's Radoslav Marinov Velikov (L) 2-0 in a bronze medal match of the men's freestyle wrestling 55-kilogram class at the ExCeL venue at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (L) attempts to head the ball during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Hiroshi Kiyotake (R) fights for the ball with South Korea's Ki Sung Yueng during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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Russia advances to rhythmic gymnastics group final

LONDON, Britain - Members of the Russian team perform with the ribbons and hoops during the second day of a two-day rhythmic gymnastics group qualification at Wembley Arena at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. The Russia team placed first in the round with 56.375 points and qualified for the group final.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Members of the Japan national team pose for a photograph before the kickoff of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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China finishes 2nd in synchronized swimming women's team contest

LONDON, Britain - Members of China's synchronized swimming team perform during the free routine final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. The women's team won the silver medal.

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Yumoto wins 55-kg freestyle wrestling bronze

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Shinichi Yumoto (L) beats Bulgaria's Radoslav Marinov Velikov (R) 2-0 in a bronze medal match of the men's freestyle wrestling 55-kilogram class at the ExCeL venue at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012.

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China finishes 2nd in synchronized swimming women's team contest

LONDON, Britain - Members of China's synchronized swimming team perform during the free routine final at the Aquatics Centre at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. The women's team won the silver medal.

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Yumoto wins 55-kg freestyle wrestling bronze

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Shinichi Yumoto (L) takes on Bulgaria's Radoslav Marinov Velikov in a bronze medal match of the men's freestyle wrestling 55-kilogram class at the ExCeL venue at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. Yumoto beat Velikov 2-0.

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South Korean soccer supporters

SEOUL, South Korea - People gather at a square in front of the Seoul city office on the night of Aug. 10, 2012, for a public viewing of the men's soccer third-place match between South Korea and Japan at the London Olympics. Japan lost to South Korea 2-0.

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Russia advances to rhythmic gymnastics group final

LONDON, Britain - Members of the Russian team perform with the ribbons and hoops during the second day of a two-day rhythmic gymnastics group qualification at Wembley Arena at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. The Russia team placed first in the round with 56.375 points and qualified for the group final.

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Russia wins gold in synchronized swimming women's team contest

LONDON, Britain - Members of Russia's synchronized swimming team pose with the gold medals they won in the women's team competition at the 2012 London Olympics at the Aquatics Centre on Aug. 10, 2012. The team earned a total of 197.030.

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Murata reaches men's middleweight boxing final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Ryota Murata (R) fights Uzbekistan's Abbos Atoev during the men's middleweight class boxing semifinals at the ExCeL venue at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. Murata beat Atoev.

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Russia wins synchro team gold at Olympics

LONDON, Britain - Russia's synchronized swimming team performs in the free routine competition at the 2012 London Olympics at the Aquatics Centre on Aug. 10, 2012. The team earned a total of 197.030, winning the team synchronized swimming for its fourth consecutive gold medal in the event.