Gold medal quotes from the London Olympics

Athletes and others have their say before and during the 30th Olympiad of the modern era in England.

Hair today, gone tomorrow

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US gymnast Gabby Douglas poses with her gold medal during a news conference at the 2012 London Olympic Games August 8.

“Are you kidding me? I just made history. And you're focusing on my hair?”

– American gymnast Gabby Douglas, the women’s all-around champion, informed about an online debate, mostly via Twitter, about her straightened hair

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