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Article updated: 8/5/2012 10:16 AM

Maroney falls, Izbasa wins gold on vault

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U.S. gymnast McKayla Maroney botches her dismount during women's vault final Sunday in London.

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McKayla Maroney's feet skidded out from under her and a look of shock crossed her face. The Olympic gold medal that everyone was certain was hers was gone. The world champion's rare mistake opened the door for Romania's Sandra Izbasa and she took advantage of it Sunday, winning the title on vault.
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