Here’s 8 of the most controversial Summer Olympics moments

GlobalPost

The London 2012 Summer Olympics have only been going on for four days. In those mere days the athletes have shed blood sweat and tears all in the name of Olympic Glory. But some stories don't end in Gold. GlobalPost is taking a look at some of the biggest controversies in the history of the Olympics.

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