Still, we bet people still fall for the hype -- oh hey, if you're looking for the ultimate in sound, we've got half a meter of oxygen-free, triple-wrapped double-insulated Sonically Shielded AmpliSized Egyptian Llama cable here that we'll part ways with for just a couple grand.

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From the improving Japanese team, Kosuke Kitajima will try to repeat his double-gold performance in Beijing in the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke.

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The double-medal performance in three events made Lashinda Demus' silver in the 400-meter hurdles seem like a disappointment.

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