By: The Associated Press (AP)
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The American men are way out front in the hurdles — and the hairstyles.

Gold medal winner Aries Merritt has his hair twisted into intricate braids while silver medalist Jason Richardson has sported his trademark dreadlocks for years.

"We both have a little hair thing going on," Merritt says with a smile.

NBC's "Today" show weatherman Al Roker seemed a little envious.

"It's not for everyone," Richardson said with a chuckle.

Here's a picture: http://yfrog.com/h7k7nmjj

— Jon Krawczynski — Twitter http://twitter.com/APKrawczynski

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Aries Merritt, Jason Richardson