In just his first Olympics, Ryan Bailey found the gumption to volunteer to anchor the U.S. 4x100m against Jamaica and Usain Bolt. He didn't deliver gold, but the team won silver and got a national record.

Author Adharanand Finn spent much of last year "Running with the Kenyans" for his new book, so we've ask for him to give us some insight into this year's Olympic marathon. Feel free to read in an English accent.

NBC to stream closing ceremony live


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Bryshon Nellum to carry U.S. flag in Olympics closing ceremony
The USC sprinter was chosen by a vote of U.S. athletes. Bryshon Nellum fought back to compete in the Games after having been shot in the legs four years ago.

From Staff reports
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JASON GAY
Updated August 11, 2012, 5:20 a.m. ET

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Canzano: Galen Rupp readies for another run toward history
Published: Tuesday, August 07, 2012, 12:56 PM     Updated: Tuesday, August 07, 2012, 8:04 PM
By John Canzano, The Oregonian 
LONDON - American men have done won...