Winning isn't everything - but wanting to is. For the vast majority of Olympians, simply competing in these Games is the greatest accomplishment of their career.
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Daniele Garozzo of Italy celebrates striking gold in individual foil. (Issei Kato / Reuters) |
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Lasha Shavdatuashvili of Georgia gives a triumphant yell after subduing Israel's Sagi Muki for the bronze medal in their 73kg judo match. (Toru Hanai / Reuters) |