Proud parents of Olympians
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Olympics Day 3 - Swimming
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Olympics Day 4 - Equestrian
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Olympics Day 9 - Tennis
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Today - Season 61
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Olympics Day 8 - Swimming
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Speedo Meet the Friends and Family of London 2012 Olympic Swimmers
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Olympics Day 3 - Badminton
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2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials - Day 3
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Olympics Day 6 - Shooting
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Olympics Day 3 - Swimming
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Olympics Day 7 - Tennis
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Olympics Day 4 - Swimming
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Stacey Clary and Lonnie Clary
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Olympics Tennis - Previews - Day - 3
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Gold Medalist Kimberly Rhode Attends USOC Function
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Vinnie Ennis and Alison Powell
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Speedo Meet the Friends and Family of London 2012 Olympic Swimmers
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A special level of pride is reserved for the parents of Olympians, who get to watch as their child represents their country and competes in the biggest sports event in the world. -- By Carla Thorpe, Yahoo! Sports