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Shannon Boxx sets her aim high for a second gold medal in Beijing.

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16 men's and 12 women's soccer teams have been divided into groups of four.  The top finishers in each group will advance to the knock-out stage.  

Soccer All-time Medal Count

CountryGoldSilverBronzeTotal
HUN3115
USA2215
URS2035
SRB1315

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