Slideshow: African-American 2012 Olympic medalists

SLIDESHOW - theGrio congratulates African-Americans who have competed in the London Games, and recognizes black Americans who have earned medals...

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The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London have finally ended. The United States won the overall medal count with 104. The U.S. earned 46 gold, 29 silver, and 29 bronze medals.

TheGrio congratulates African-Americans who have competed in the London Games, and recognizes black Americans who have earned medals.  The above slideshow contains the black stars who won gold, silver or bronze in the 2012 games.

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