Winner's inspiration

Ethiopia's Meseret Defar puts a picture of the Virgin Mary on her face after winning the gold medal in the 5,000 meters race.

( Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times / August 10, 2012 )

Ethiopia's Meseret Defar puts a picture of the Virgin Mary on her face after winning the gold medal in the 5,000 meters race.

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