This is the kind of joy that only a life-defining achievement can bring.
Duane Solomon Jr. (R) celebrates with coach Johnny Gray after the men's 800m final at the U.S. Olympic athletics trials in Eugene, Oregon June 25, 2012.
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Nicholas Symmonds celebrates as he crosses the line to win the men's 800 meters final at the U.S. Olympic athletics trials in Eugene, Oregon, June 25, 2012.
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Alysia Montano celebrates her win in the women's 800m run at the U.S. Olympic athletics trials in Eugene, Oregon June 25, 2012.
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U.S. shot putter Reese Hoffa celebrates one of his throws while on his way to win the men's shot put event at the U.S. Olympic athletics trials in Eugene, Oregon June 24, 2012.
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