The Week in Sports Pictures: Aug. 6 - Aug. 12

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Thrill of victory, agony of defeat

Great Britain field hockey players slump to the ground as the Argentinian team celebrates their victory in the women's semifinals on Wednesday, Aug. 8 in London.

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On the line

Dawn Harper, right, and Kellie Wells of the U.S. cross the finish line placing second and third, respectively, in the 100-meter hurdles at the London Olympics on Tuesday, Aug. 7.

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Helping hand

Mohamed Farah of Britain, left, congratulates Rene Herrera of Philippines after competing in the men's 5000 meter heats at the London Olympics on Wednesday, Aug. 8. Farah placed third in Heat 1 and went on to win the gold medal while Herrera did not qualify for the final but clocked a personal best.

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Hands-on defense

Turkey's Kuanitra Holingsvorth eyes a rebound against Russia during a women's basketball game at the London Olympics on Tuesday, Aug. 7.

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Looking ahead

Residents play soccer on Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, Aug. 9. On the final day of the London Olympics, the world looks ahead to Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, who will host the 2016 Olympic Games.

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Ready to play

A worker cleans the carpet before the women's team semifinal table tennis match on Monday, Aug. 6 at the London Olympics.