Caster Semenya made a late surge on the last lap of the women's 800 meters, rallying from last to second to capture the silver medal at the London Olympics. "Unfortunately, it was too late," the South African said. "I'm happy with the silver but I know the coach is not really happy. We learn by mistakes." Semenya carried the flag for South Africa in the opening ceremonies. "I'm very hapy with silver at (my) first Olympics," she said. "For me it's a successful career. For now, I just have to concentrate so I can win the next Olympics." — Jenna Fryer — Twitter http://twitter.com/jennafryer ___ EDITOR'S NOTE — "Eyes on London" shows you the Olympics through the eyes of Associated Press journalists across the 2012 Olympic city and around the world. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item.
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Russia's Mariya Savinova celebrates as she crosses the finish line ahead of South Africa's Caster Semenya to win the women's 800-meters final during the athletics in the Olympic Stadium at the 2012 Summer Olympics, London, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)
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