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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
August 24, 2009
BERLIN " LaShawn Merritt raised the metallic blue baton high in the air as he crossed the finish line. Sanya Richards went with a simple flicking motion.
Both fine ways to celebrate a gold medal.
Bottom line? Both still had the stick in their hands at the finish.
The Americans got the baton....
