Tears of joy cry-babies: The most emotional scenes of the London 2012 Olympics
Tears of joy cry-babies: The most emotional scenes of the London 2012 Olympics
Show all 22This year's Olympics has been a highly-charged emotional roller coaster for many athletes.
After training for four long years for their moment in the spotlight, some Olympians just can't contain their emotions at winning - or losing. Here are some of the most memorable tears so far.
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