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Kara Lawson's Golden Moment

At her first practice since returning from the Summer Olympics in Beijing, a tired but happy Kara Lawson tells News10 why the National Anthem will never be the same for her.

Gold Medalist Happy to be Home in Galt

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Galt's Stephanie Brown Trafton, who won an Olympic gold medal in the women's discus thrown event in Beijing, returned home on Monday.

Closing Ceremony Ends Beijing Olympics

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With help from some British star power, China concluded its debut as Olympic host on Sunday. Olympics Results; Slide Show: Closing Ceremony

U.S. Men's Basketball Team Undefeated in Beijing

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The United States is back to being number one in basketball. It wasn't easy -- but it was sweet.

U.S. Falls to Hungary for Water Polo Gold

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Hungary has won a third consecutive gold medal in men's water polo.

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Amy Acuff - High Jump - ISLETON

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Acuff, a four-time Olympian, will look to finally include an Olympic medal among her career milestones.

Stephanie Brown-Trafton - Discus - GALT

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The dynamic Brown-Trafton joins her second Olympic team in the discus event. Gold Medalist

Erin Cafaro - Rowing - MODESTO

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After growing up in Modesto, Cafaro is now a key member of the U.S.A. Rowing Women's Eight team. Gold Medalist

Jillian Camarena - Shot Put - WOODLAND

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A 7-time All-American, Woodland's own Jillian Camarena is looking to capture Olympic gold in the shot put.

Nicole Davis - Volleyball - STOCKTON

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Stockton's own Nicole Davis hopes her role as a defensive specialist will help propel the U.S. Women's Volleyball team to gold. Silver Medalist

Gabe Gardner - Volleyball - CARMICHAEL

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Gardner, who recently bought a home in Carmichael, is one of the leaders of a strong U.S. Men's volleyball team. Gold Medalist

Patrick Ianni - Soccer - LODI

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Born and raised in Lodi, defender Patrick Ianni moves from the MLS to Team USA.

Kara Lawson - Basketball - SACRAMENTO

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Already a WNBA champion with the Monarchs, Kara Lawson looks to add Olympic hardware to her trophy case. Gold Medalist

Stephanie Lopez-Cox - Soccer - ELK GROVE

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At 22, Elk Grove's Stephanie Lopez-Cox is a rising star on the women's soccer scene and a key member of the National Team. Gold Medalist

Derek Miles - Pole Vault - SACRAMENTO

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A Bella Vista grad, the 35-year-old Miles makes his second bid for an Olympic medal in Beijing.

Gina Ostini Miles - Equestrian - DAVIS

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Miles has come a long way since her first riding lessons in Davis at age 7. Silver Medalist

Suzy Powell-Roos - Discus - MODESTO

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After setting a national high school record from Modesto's Downey High School, Powell-Roos has been a discus star for the U.S. National Team for nearly a decade.

Trevell Quinley - Long Jump - TRACY

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The pride of Tracy's West High, the defending U.S. indoor champion takes his first leap at Olympic immortality.

Donny Robinson - Cycling - NAPA

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With BMX racing now an official Olympic sport, Napa native Donny Robinson has to be one of the favorites to win the sport's first Olympic gold. Bronze Medalist

Chloe Sutton - Swimming - ROSEVILLE

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The former resident of Marysville and Roseville won a Beijing test event to qualify for the 2008 Games.

Nicole Teter - 800, 1500 Meters - COTTONWOOD

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A national junior champ over 15 years ago, Teter returned to competition in 2000 and is a force to be reckoned with in women's racing.

Casey Weathers - Baseball - ELK GROVE

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RHP Weathers moves from the Colorado Rockies farm system to the U.S. National Team. Bronze Medalist

Mary Whipple - Womens' Eight Rowing - SACRAMENTO

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After leading her team to a world record time at the 2004 Games, Whipple looks to lead her crew to greater heights in Beijing. Gold Medalist

James Williams - Fencing - SACRAMENTO

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Starting with his medal-winning performance as a 12-year-old, Sacramento Fencing Club's own James Williams finally reaches his sport's greatest stage. Silver Medalist

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