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...speed skaters have done even better, collecting 32 of the 94 medals won by Americans in all the Winter Olympics. They have also won more than one-third of all American gold medals???eleven...
...ground during her mount, lost both her poise and rhythm and returned to her seat barely blinking back the tears after recording a disastrous score of 7.50 (out of a possible 10). Undaunted, she overcame her jitters and returned the next day to win two gold medals???in the balance-beam and floor exercises?and the roaring acclaim of the audience...
...monarchy that any threat to one is a threat to the other. The Greek army's loyalty to the crown has long been the chief underpinning of the monarchy, and the King's close ties to the military are symbolized by the army uniform?with decks of medals???that he wears on formal occasions. In turn, the top echelons of the army become restive whenever the King's prerogatives come under attack. Men of position who are a firm part of the Greek Establishment, they know that attacks on the monarchy threaten the system that grants them their privileges. Thus...
...holy toe once again, when the Pope took his hands, raised him to his feet and warmly embraced him. The second visit was more informal and strictly secret. Both Queen Victoria and General Primo Rivera were received by His Holiness, who presented the Queen with four gold medals???one for each of her sons. Meanwhile three-cornered negotiations were afoot between Premier Mussolini of Italy and Dictator Primo Rivera of Spain and Cardinal Gasparri, Papal Secretary of State, or Foreign Minister...
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