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Golden performance

U.S. women's soccer player, from left, Shannon Boxx, goalkeeper Kristin Luckenbill, Cindy Parlow, Kate Markgraf and Kristine Lilly celebrate their victory over Brazil in the gold medal game on Thursday in Athens. The women won the gold with a 2-1 overtime victory when Abby Wambach scored in the 112th minute off a corner kick. The victory capped stellar international careers for many of the team's players who plan to retire after the Olympics. Among them is Mia Hamm, who now has two Olympic gold medals to go with her two World Cup championships.

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