Olympics: Shen and Zhao Win Gold
Every Olympics promises fairy tales, and this year, China's Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo delivered. The husband and wife figure skating team—who've skated together for 18 years, two bronze medals, and a torn Achilles' tendon—came out of retirement to nab their first gold, beating Russia for the first time since 1960.
Every Olympics promises fairy tales, and this year, China's Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo delivered. The husband and wife figure skating team—who've skated together for 18 years, two bronze medals, and a torn Achilles' tendon—came out of retirement to nab their first gold, beating Russia for the first time since 1960.
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