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Kayla Harrison earns first U.S. judo gold LONDON — The most accomplished judo fighter the United States has ever produced closed her eyes for a moment and took a deep breath. Once heavy with a lifetime worth of nightmares, Kayla Harrison 's broad shoulders rose slightly and then fell. Read full article >> Kayla Harrison: first-ever gold for US judo forged from adversity Kayla Harrison was sexually abused by her coach as a teenager, but finding support and love in a new setting helped turn around her life and set her on a path to Olympic judo gold Thursday. The North Shore revels in Olympic gold of Kayla Harrison On the North Shore, Kayla Harrison is the affable friend and mentor who's planning to become a firefighter. And on Thursday, the O'Sullivans of Marlehead huddled around a computer to watch the woman who had become part of their family win the sport's highest honor at the London games. Kayla Harrison wins first U.S. Olympic judo gold medal after proving toughness long ago Abused by a former coach, Kayla Harrison never stopped believing in her Olympics dream. USA's Kayla Harrison claims gold medal in judo Kayla Harrison delivered a strong performance on Thursday and became the first U.S. judo player ever to win an Olympic gold medal. Kayla Harrison wins women's 78K Olympic judo medal LONDON (AP) -- Kayla Harrison gave the U.S. its first judo gold medal in Olympic history, taking the 78-kilogram title Thursday at the London Games. Before the Gold: Kayla Harrison's Perseverance over Sexual Abuse The judo Olympian, now 22, was abused by her former coach when she was a minor Kayla Harrison journey ends with gold LONDON - Wakefield's Kayla Harrison took her spot atop the medal stand, determined not to cry during the national... Kayla Harrison Completes Her Comeback With Historic Gold Medal In Judo Kayla Harrison has defeated Britain's Gemma Gibbons in women's 78kg judo, winning the first gold medal for Harrison, 22, and the first gold for an American in judo. For Harrison, it's also an emphatic triumph over another challenge: overcoming a sexually abusive relationship with her former coach. London Olympics: Kayla Harrison makes U.S. judo history with win The 22-year-old wins gold in the women's 78-kilogram event, becoming America's first Olympic judo champion. She overcame sexual abuse to reach the medal stand. LONDON — Kayla Harrison promised herself she wouldn't cry if she were lucky enough to make it to the top step of the Olympic medal stand Thursday.
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