U.S. hurdles to victory ITSUO INOUYE / Associated Press Gold medalist Angelo Taylor (right) joined silver medalist Kerron Clement (left) and bronze medalist Bershawn Jackson in celebration after leading an American sweep in the 400-meter hurdles yesterday in Beijing. It was the first sweep in the event since the United States did it in 1960. Click for larger image

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