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PBS NewsHour | On Historic Day at London Games, How the 'Torch Was Passed' | PBS

Duration: 03:10
Program: PBS NewsHour
Broadcast Date: Aug. 2, 2012

After Gabby Douglas became the first woman of color to win a gold medal for the all-around women's gymnastics title, Jeffrey Brown spoke with sportswriter Christine Brennan of USA Today and ABC about the reaction from Dominique Dawes, a member of the 1996 gold medal-winning Atlanta team. She also tells the story of Kayla Harrison, who won the first gold medal ever for the U.S. in Judo today.

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Post Date: August 2, 2012