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2012 Neil Leifer -- The USA gymnastics team poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012. They are Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber and Gabrielle Douglas.

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2012 Neil Leifer -- The USA gymnastics team poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012. They are Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber and Gabrielle Douglas.

USA! USA! Olympic champs flaunt medals for TODAY

2012 Neil Leifer -- The USA gymnastics team poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012. They are Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber and Gabrielle Douglas.
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 400m gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.

Sanya Richards-Ross

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 400m gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.
Neil Leifer -- USA bronze medal boxer Marlen Esparza poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.

Marlen Esparza

Neil Leifer -- USA bronze medal boxer Marlen Esparza poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.
Neil Leifer -- USA long jump gold medalist Brittney Reese poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.

Brittney Reese

Neil Leifer -- USA long jump gold medalist Brittney Reese poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA long jump bronze medalist Janay DeLoach poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.

Janay DeLoach

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA long jump bronze medalist Janay DeLoach poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 200m gold medalist Allyson Felix poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.

Allyson Felix

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 200m gold medalist Allyson Felix poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 9, 2012.
Neil Leifer -- USA silver medal cyclist Sarah Hammer poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012.

Sarah Hammer

Neil Leifer -- USA silver medal cyclist Sarah Hammer poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012.
Neil Leifer -- USA 1500m silver medalist Leo Manzano poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012.

Leo Manzano

Neil Leifer -- USA 1500m silver medalist Leo Manzano poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012.
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA high jump silver medalist Erik Kynard poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012.

Erik Kynard

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA high jump silver medalist Erik Kynard poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012.
Neil Leifer -- USA hurdlers Kellie Wells (bronze, left) Dawn Harper (silver, right) pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012.

Kellie Wells and Dawn Harper

Neil Leifer -- USA hurdlers Kellie Wells (bronze, left) Dawn Harper (silver, right) pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012.
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gymnast Aly Raisman poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012. She was a team gold and an individual gold and bronze medal.

Aly Raisman

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gymnast Aly Raisman poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 8, 2012. She was a team gold and an individual gold and bronze medal.
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Michael Phelps for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012. Phelps is holding a signed ticket from the night he won his last individual gold medal (his 17th). He finished the games and retired with 22 medals overall.

Michael Phelps

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Michael Phelps for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012. Phelps is holding a signed ticket from the night he won his last individual gold medal (his 17th). He finished the games and retired with 22 medals overall.
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal tennis player Serena Williams for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012.

Serena Williams

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal tennis player Serena Williams for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 400m hurdles silver medalist Michael Tinsley poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012.

Michael Tinsley

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 400m hurdles silver medalist Michael Tinsley poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012.
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA bronze medal shooter Matt Emmons poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012.

Matt Emmons

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA bronze medal shooter Matt Emmons poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012.
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal pole vaulker Jenn Suhr for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012.

Jenn Suhr

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal pole vaulker Jenn Suhr for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 7, 2012.
Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Missy Franklin poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. The 17-year old won four gold medals and a bronze.  PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD

Missy Franklin

Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Missy Franklin poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. The 17-year old won four gold medals and a bronze. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal swimmer Nathan Adrian poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. Adrian won two golds and a silver.  PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD

Nathan Adrian

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal swimmer Nathan Adrian poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. Adrian won two golds and a silver. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012.  PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD

Katie Ledecky

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal swimmer Katie Ledecky poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Rebecca Soni poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. She has two golds and a silver medal, setting a world record in the 4x100-meter relay.  PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD

Rebecca Soni

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Rebecca Soni poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. She has two golds and a silver medal, setting a world record in the 4x100-meter relay. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal swimmer Dana Vollmer poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. Vollmer has three gold medals.  PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD

Dana Vollmer

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal swimmer Dana Vollmer poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. Vollmer has three gold medals. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA shooting gold medalist Jamie Gray poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012.  PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD

Jamie Gray

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA shooting gold medalist Jamie Gray poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 6, 2012. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD
2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Ryan Lochte poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012. Lochte won two golds, two silvers, and a bronze medal at this Olympics.

Ryan Lochte

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Ryan Lochte poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012. Lochte won two golds, two silvers, and a bronze medal at this Olympics.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.

Gabby Douglas

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Ryan Lochte poses for a portrait with gymnastics gold medalist Gabby Douglas during a photo shoot with Neil Leifer at the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.

Ryan Lochte and Gabby Douglas

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimmer Ryan Lochte poses for a portrait with gymnastics gold medalist Gabby Douglas during a photo shoot with Neil Leifer at the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gymnast Aly Raisman pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.

Aly Raisman

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA gymnast Aly Raisman pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.

Kayla Harrison

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA judo bronze medalist Marti Malloy poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.

Marti Malloy

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA judo bronze medalist Marti Malloy poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimming gold medalist Tyler Clary poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012. Clary broke the Olympic record in winning the 200-meter backstroke final.

Tyler Clary

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA swimming gold medalist Tyler Clary poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012. Clary broke the Olympic record in winning the 200-meter backstroke final.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA rowing gold medalists for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.

Team USA women's rowing

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA rowing gold medalists for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 3, 2012.
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USA synchronized diving bronze medalists Kristian Ipsen, left and Troy Dumais pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.

Kristian Ipsen and Troy Dumais

USA synchronized diving bronze medalists Kristian Ipsen, left and Troy Dumais pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA cycling gold medalist Kristin Armstrong poses with her son Lucas, 22 months, for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.

Kristin Armstrong

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA cycling gold medalist Kristin Armstrong poses with her son Lucas, 22 months, for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 4x200-meter relay team gold medalist Shannon Vreeland poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.

Shannon Vreeland

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 4x200-meter relay team gold medalist Shannon Vreeland poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.
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USA gymnastics bronze medalist Danell Leyva poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.

Danell Leyva

USA gymnastics bronze medalist Danell Leyva poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 2, 2012.
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Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA skeet shooting gold medalist Vincent Hancock and his 5-month old daughter Brenlyn pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 1, 2012.

Vincent Hancock

Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA skeet shooting gold medalist Vincent Hancock and his 5-month old daughter Brenlyn pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 1, 2012.
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Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA men's 4x200 freestyle swimming relay gold medalist Ricky Berens poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 1, 2012. He also has a silver medal in the 4x100 relay earlier in this Olympics.

Ricky Berens

Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA men's 4x200 freestyle swimming relay gold medalist Ricky Berens poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 1, 2012. He also has a silver medal in the 4x100 relay earlier in this Olympics.
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Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA men's 4x200 freestyle swimming relay gold medalist Conor Dwyer poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 1, 2012.

Conor Dwyer

Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA men's 4x200 freestyle swimming relay gold medalist Conor Dwyer poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 1, 2012.
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Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 200-meter individual medley bronze medalist Caitlin Leverenz poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 1, 2012.

Caitlin Leverenz

Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 200-meter individual medley bronze medalist Caitlin Leverenz poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on August 1, 2012.
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Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA synchronized diving bronze medalists David Boudia, left, and Nick McCrory pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 31, 2012. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD

David Boudia and Nick McCrory

Photo © 2012 Neil Leifer -- USA synchronized diving bronze medalists David Boudia, left, and Nick McCrory pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 31, 2012. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 100 backstroke gold medalists Matt Grevers, left, and silver medalist Nick Thoman pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 31, 2012. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD

Matt Grevers and Nick Thoman

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 100 backstroke gold medalists Matt Grevers, left, and silver medalist Nick Thoman pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 31, 2012. PROPERTY OF NBC NEWS AND SPORTS ILLUSTRATED. FREE USE IS PERMITTED WITH PERMISSION, BUT MAY NOT BE RESOLD
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2012 Neil Leifer -- Bronze medal winner Natalie Coughlin poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012. Her team won bronze last night in the  4x100-meter freestyle relay.

Natalie Coughlin

2012 Neil Leifer -- Bronze medal winner Natalie Coughlin poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012. Her team won bronze last night in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA silver medal archers (l-r) Jake Kaminski, Brady Ellison, and Jacob Wukie pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.

Jake Kaminski, Brady Ellison and Jacob Wukie

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA silver medal archers (l-r) Jake Kaminski, Brady Ellison, and Jacob Wukie pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 4x100-meter freestyle relay bronze medalist Lia Neal pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.

Lia Neal

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 4x100-meter freestyle relay bronze medalist Lia Neal pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA Skeet shooting gold medalist Kim Rhode poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.

Kim Rhode

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA Skeet shooting gold medalist Kim Rhode poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 100-meter breaststroke bronze medalist Brendan Hansen poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.

Brendan Hansen

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA 100-meter breaststroke bronze medalist Brendan Hansen poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- USA divers (l-r) Kelci Bryant and Abigail Johnston pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012. They won a silver in synchronized diving.

Kelci Bryant and Abigail Johnston

2012 Neil Leifer -- USA divers (l-r) Kelci Bryant and Abigail Johnston pose for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012. They won a silver in synchronized diving.
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2012 Neil Leifer -- 400-meter individual medley silver medalist Elizabeth Beisel poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.

Elizabeth Beisel

2012 Neil Leifer -- 400-meter individual medley silver medalist Elizabeth Beisel poses for a portrait by Neil Leifer during the 2012 Olympics in London, UK on July 30, 2012.
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