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August 10, 2012 08:44 PM

Friday's Olympics track and field action

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Tianna Madison of the United States broke out of the blocks to begin the U.S. 4X100m relay team's gold medal performance in world record time of 40.82.
Tianna Madison of the United States broke out of the blocks to begin the U.S. 4X100m relay team's gold medal performance in world record time of 40.82. Kansas City Star/MCT
USA's Carmelita Jeter, right, takes the baton from Bianca Knight on the last leg en route to the gold medal in the 4X100 relay in world record time.
USA's Carmelita Jeter, right, takes the baton from Bianca Knight on the last leg en route to the gold medal in the 4X100 relay in world record time. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Carmelita Jeter of the United States crossed the finish line and pointed to the U.S. women's 4X100m relay team's world record time 40.82, winning the gold medal.
Carmelita Jeter of the United States crossed the finish line and pointed to the U.S. women's 4X100m relay team's world record time 40.82, winning the gold medal. Kansas City Star/MCT
USA's Carmelita Jeter screams while clinching the gold medal in the 4X100 relay in world record time.
USA's Carmelita Jeter screams while clinching the gold medal in the 4X100 relay in world record time. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Carmelita Jeter of the United States celebrated the 4X100m relay team's world record time 40.82, winning the gold medal.
Carmelita Jeter of the United States celebrated the 4X100m relay team's world record time 40.82, winning the gold medal. Kansas City Star/MCT
Tianna Madison, left, and teammate Carmelita Jeter, second from left, and Bianca Knight, right, all of the United States, stood by the scoreboard showing the U.S. 4X100m relay team's gold medal performance in world record time of 40.82.
Tianna Madison, left, and teammate Carmelita Jeter, second from left, and Bianca Knight, right, all of the United States, stood by the scoreboard showing the U.S. 4X100m relay team's gold medal performance in world record time of 40.82. Kansas City Star/MCT
From left, USA's Allyson Felix, Carmelita Jeter, Bianca Knight and Tianna Madison celebrate after winning the gold medal in the 4X100 relay in world record time.
From left, USA's Allyson Felix, Carmelita Jeter, Bianca Knight and Tianna Madison celebrate after winning the gold medal in the 4X100 relay in world record time. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Ashton Eaton of the United States smiled after receiving the gold medal in the men's decathlon.
Ashton Eaton of the United States smiled after receiving the gold medal in the men's decathlon. Kansas City Star/MCT
USA's Jeffery Demps prepares for the start of the men's 4X400 relay.
USA's Jeffery Demps prepares for the start of the men's 4X400 relay. Los Angeles Times/MCT
USA's Joshua Mance, middle, starts the second leg of the men's 4X400 relay . The U.S. took second place in the event behind the Bahamas.
USA's Joshua Mance, middle, starts the second leg of the men's 4X400 relay . The U.S. took second place in the event behind the Bahamas. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Angelo Taylor of the United States, right, led on the final lap of the men's 4X400m relay final, but Ramon Miller of the Bahamas, left, caught him for a gold medal.
Angelo Taylor of the United States, right, led on the final lap of the men's 4X400m relay final, but Ramon Miller of the Bahamas, left, caught him for a gold medal. Kansas City Star/MCT
USA's Angelo Taylor, middle, crosses the finish line to pick up the silver medal as runners from the Bahamas celebrate the gold in the men's 4X400 relay.
USA's Angelo Taylor, middle, crosses the finish line to pick up the silver medal as runners from the Bahamas celebrate the gold in the men's 4X400 relay. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Renaud Lavillenie of France won the men's pole vault final.
Renaud Lavillenie of France won the men's pole vault final. Kansas City Star/MCT
Meseret Defar of Ethiopa, center, trailed on the bell lap of the women's 5000m final but won the race.
Meseret Defar of Ethiopa, center, trailed on the bell lap of the women's 5000m final but won the race. Kansas City Star/MCT
USA's Morgan Unceny, middle, trips on the last lap in the women's 1,500 meters. Uceny did not finish the race.
USA's Morgan Unceny, middle, trips on the last lap in the women's 1,500 meters. Uceny did not finish the race. Los Angeles Times/MCT
USA's Morgan Unceny, middle, trips on the last lap in the women's 1,500 meters. Uceny did not finish the race.
USA's Morgan Unceny, middle, trips on the last lap in the women's 1,500 meters. Uceny did not finish the race. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Morgan Uceny of the United States wept on the track in frustration after falling on the last lap of the women's 1500m final.
Morgan Uceny of the United States wept on the track in frustration after falling on the last lap of the women's 1500m final. Kansas City Star/MCT
Morgan Uceny of the United States banged the track in frustration after falling on the last lap of the women's 1500m final.
Morgan Uceny of the United States banged the track in frustration after falling on the last lap of the women's 1500m final. Kansas City Star/MCT
USA's Morgan Unceny walks off the track after tripping on the last lap in the women's 1,500 meters. Uceny did not finish the race.
USA's Morgan Unceny walks off the track after tripping on the last lap in the women's 1,500 meters. Uceny did not finish the race. Los Angeles Times/MCT
Meseret Defar of Ethiopa, left, celebrated her victory in the women's 5000m final.
Meseret Defar of Ethiopa, left, celebrated her victory in the women's 5000m final. Kansas City Star/MCT
Meseret Defar of Ethiopa cried as she celebrated her victory in the women's 5000m final.
Meseret Defar of Ethiopa cried as she celebrated her victory in the women's 5000m final. Kansas City Star/MCT
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