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American Reese Hoffa claims bronze in men’s shotput

By David Wharton

LONDON -- U.S. shotputter Reese Hoffa won bronze Friday at the London Games.

Hoffa had been one of the favorites, coming into the event with a best of 22 meters this year, but he couldn’t keep pace with defending Olympic champion Tomasz Majewski of Poland, who won gold again.

Another favorite, David Storl of Germany, won the silver medal.

Among the other Americans in the final, Christian Cantwell finished fourth and Ryan Whiting was ninth.

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David Wharton

David Wharton has filled an array of roles – covering the courts, entertainment, sports and the second Persian Gulf War – since starting as a Los Angeles Times intern in 1982. His work has been honored by organizations such as the Society for Features Journalism and Associated Press Sports Editors and has been anthologized in “Best American Sports Writing.” He has also been nominated for an Emmy and has written two books, including “Conquest,” an inside look at USC football during the Pete Carroll era.

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