Taylor leads U.S. 400 hurdles sweep

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Angelo Taylor of the U.S. gestures as he wins the men's 400m hurdles final of the athletics competition in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 18, 2008. Taylor's compatriot Bershawn Jackson (L), who finished third, and Danny Mcfarlane of Jamaica (R) are seen with Taylor. REUTERS/David Gray

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