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Allyson Felix

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Allyson Felix, who grew up in Valencia and became a teenage sprinting sensation at small Los Angeles Baptist High in North Hills, celebrates her silver medal in the women's 200-meter final. Felix also took silver in the 200 four years ago in Athens. Felix would help the U.S. women win gold in the 1,600-meter relay.

Allyson Felix, who grew up in Valencia and became a teenage sprinting sensation at small Los Angeles Baptist High in North Hills, celebrates her silver medal in the women's 200-meter final. Felix also took silver in the 200 four years ago in Athens. Felix would help the U.S. women win gold in the 1,600-meter relay. (Itsuo Inouye / Associated Press)

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Brenda Villa

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Brenda Villa, the pride of Commerce and the U.S. captain, tries to shoot past Lefke Van Belkum of the Netherlands during the women's water polo final. The Dutch scored in the final minute to pull out a 9-8 victory.

Brenda Villa, the pride of Commerce and the U.S. captain, tries to shoot past Lefke Van Belkum of the Netherlands during the women's water polo final. The Dutch scored in the final minute to pull out a 9-8 victory. (Rungroj Yongrit / EPA)

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