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Robert Harting wins discus gold at Olympics

The Columbian
Published: August 6, 2012, 5:00pm

LONDON (AP) — Robert Harting of Germany added the Olympic discus title to his two world championship golds, beating Ehsan Hadadi of Iran into silver.

Defending champion Gerd Kanter of Estonia took bronze.

Kanter, who ripped off his shirt in celebration, threw 68.27 meters for victory and extended his unbeaten record, which stretches back to August 2010.

Hadadi, who finished third at the 2011 world championships, finished with a throw of 68.18 and Kanter threw 68.03.

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