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• How South Florida Olympians have fared so far

  Sanya Richards-Ross: Track and field, 400 and 200 meters. Formerly Pembroke Pines and St. Thomas Aquinas. Still to race.
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  2012 LONDON OLYMPICS

  Table tennis standout Natalia Partyka excels despite disability

  Poland’s Natalia Partyka, who was born without a right hand or forearm, refuses to use her disability as an excuse. ‘My coaches expect the same from me as from everyone else.’

• In My Opinion

  Dave Barry: Opening ceremonies great tribute to American state?

  The Olympics officially got under way Friday with the much-anticipated opening ceremony, titled “Isles of Wonder,” which, as the name suggests, was a spectacular three-hour tribute to Hawaii.
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  Olympics | 10 to watch

  In the spotlight, it’s time for many Olympians to shine on the world stage

  Many Olympic athletes might not be famous, but they have the opportunity to make a big splash in London during the 17 days of the Games.
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  Swimming | Davie Nadadores swim club

  Different Strokes: International swimmers practice in Davie for the Olympics

  Swimmers from 53 countries — including 16 who will compete in London — have found a second home in Broward.

• In my opinion

  Former UF teammates lock step toward Olympics

  When Christian Taylor and William Claye hear rhythmic clapping build to a crescendo as they taxi down the triple jump runway inside Hayward Field, it will feel like old times in Gainesville, only much louder, with much more at stake.

• IN MY OPINION

  Outcome of Olympic trial shouldn’t hinge on the flip of a coin

  The U.S. Olympic track and field team faces the bizarre and dreadful prospect of having a sprinter in the premier event determined not by the clock but by a coin toss.

• Track and Field | U.S. Olympic Trials

  Jessie Williams leads high jump resurgence

  High jumper Jessie Williams is looking to top his world title performance in 2011 with a gold medal at the London Olympics in July.

• Roundup

  Former UM star Viola earns spot in Olympics

  Brittany Viola, the former University of Miami star and daughter of 1988 Cy Young Award winning pitcher Frank Viola, won the women’s 10-meter platform Sunday at the U.S. Olympic trials and qualified for the London Games in her third attempt to make the Olympics.

• IN MY OPINION

  Sanya Richards-Ross qualifies for Olympics

  EUGENE, Ore.—Everything is golden for Sanya Richards-Ross, for a change.

• FIGURE SKATING

  Evan Lysacek headlines show at BankAtlantic Center

  Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek will be among the figure skaters performing Friday night in the Smucker's Stars on Ice at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise.

• Video | Ki-Itsu-Sai Judo

  One of South Florida's best-kept sports secrets hides in a nondescript Broward strip mall. It is called Ki-Itsu-Sai Judo, and it is a training club for Judo. The club is such a breeding ground for talent that USA Judo named it one of six official Olympic training sites. The club boasts the top-ranked U.S. judoka in five of 14 weight divisions. Take a look.

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