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INFOGRAPHIC: Latin America’s Final Medal Count at the 2012 Olympics
August 15, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Of the 962 medals awarded, Latin America won 56. Ranging from Mexico's gold in soccer to Guatemala's first olympic medal, Latin America did very well at the 2012 Olympics. Check out HS News' infographic to see which LatAm country had the highest medal count. continue reading »
OLYMPICS: Argentina Takes Home Bronze in Men’s Sailing
August 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Argentina's Lucas Calabrese and Juan de la Fuente picked up the bronze medal here Friday in the men's two-hander 470 sailing class at the London Olympics. continue reading »
Colombian Wrestler Overcame Poverty to Win 2 Bronze Medals
August 11, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Colombian wrestler Jackeline Renteria, who at age 25 has won the second Olympic bronze medal of her career, in 1999 chose wrestling classes that were free instead of judo classes that cost money because her family was so poor. continue reading »
Reigning World Champion Swimmer Cesar Cielo Must Settle for Bronze
August 4, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazil's Cesar Cielo was unable to defend his Olympic title in the 50-meter freestyle, settling for bronze behind surprise winner Florent Manaudou of France and American Cullen Jones in Friday's final. continue reading »
Brazilian Sarah Menezes Takes Home Gold in Judo
July 28, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Brazilian judo athlete Sarah Menezes captured the 48-kilogram judo gold medal here Saturday, defeating defending Olympic champion Alina Alexandra Dumitru in the final. continue reading »
