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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2000
Page
18
West Des Moines residents watch Rulon Gardner, 29, defeat Alexander Karelin to end a 13 year undefeated streak and win gold. Sister Evan Gardner, 37, reflects on the moment and Gardner’s rise from early Olympic setbacks to flag bearer status.
American 152 pound wrestler McIlravy described gold as his lifelong goal and faced a bronze medal bout he did not want after a tough Olympic run. He defeated Sergei Demchenko 3 1 to win bronze, joining U S silver medalists Henson and Slay as others reflected on the disappointing finish.
Melbourne tone notes Americans behaved poorly with a bronze worthy scene as Aussies invited visitors kindly. It criticizes U S athletes including flag abuse and WWF poses on medal stand. Vince Carter and gymnasts receive sharp remarks about conduct and excuses.
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