Olympics: The thrill and the agony

Marit Bouwmeester of the Netherlands celebrates with her parents Jeen (right) and Klaske after winning the silver medal in the Laser Radial Women's Sailing on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Weymouth & Portland Venue at Weymouth Harbour on August 6, 2012 in Weymouth, England.

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