The 2012 Summer Olympics provide a platform for many athletes to put on display their work for the last four years. For Atlanta resident Angelo Taylor, it’s a familiar place that can confirm his longevity as one of track and field’s all-time greats. At 33, Taylor stands in the record books as just the third [...]
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