As the time neared midnight, organizers in black pushed the athletes to get moving. They speeded up the music. But the athletes weren't having it. They wanted to dance, to wave at the cameras, to soak in their moment. Gaps emerged in the parade.

— Danica Kirka — http://twitter.com/danicakirka

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