Best of 2008: Sports photography

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Taekwondo

( Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times )

Gabriel Mercedes of the Dominican Republic tries a flying kick against Shu-Chun Yang of Taiwan in the 58kg quarterfinals of taekwondo at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Best of 2008 Photography >>> Best of 2008 Main >>>

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