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On Historic Day at London Games, How the 'Torch Was Passed'

After Gabby Douglas became the first woman of color to win a gold medal for the all-around women's gymnastics title, Jeffrey Brown spoke with sportswriter Christine Brennan of USA Today and ABC about the reaction from Dominique Dawes, a member of the 1996 gold medal-winning Atlanta team. She also tells the story of Kayla Harrison, who won the first gold medal ever for the U.S. in Judo today.