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Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:12:26

Claressa Shields, 17, wins gold in women's boxing

  1. USOlympic
    US Olympic Team@USOlympic
    It's GOLD for @ClaressaShields in the 75kg! History has been made. Shields becomes #TeamUSA's first-ever women's boxing gold medalist!
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 09:40:02
  2. Stareagle
    Dave Hogg@Stareagle
    @Claressashields Congratulations. That had to be an epic feeling to hear that anthem.
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:07:29
  3. Lovin_daSkinImN
    Annola@Lovin_daSkinImN
    Im proud of you @Claressashields
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:07:17
  4. TheFutureBest
    Trey Price@TheFutureBest
    S/O to @Claressashields for bringing the gold home & representing the US.. #GreatJob
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:07:10
  5. @Claressashields #Gold lockerz.com/s/232871114
    MateoFresco@MattyFresh412
    ·
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:07:04
  6. cruzthefranchis
    Danny Cruz@cruzthefranchis
    Big ups to @Claressashields for winning the gold medal in women's boxing....supa proud.
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:06:41
  7. @claressashields so proud of you :) http://pic.twitter.com/SVrrAMGS
    Carolyn Hayes@CarolynHayes23
    ·
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:05:58
  8. skater80
    Sarah@skater80
    WARNING: OLYMPIC SPOILER .... Claressa Shields of Flint MI won GOLD! So proud of her! And for bringing something positive to the area!
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:05:47
  9. epitasis
    nate@epitasis
    Claressa Shields is SO EXCITED she is a treat
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:05:42
  10. Claressa Shields receives her gold medal. http://pic.twitter.com/qqwHJ6HS
    Scott Christ@badlefthook
    ·
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:05:28
  11. bellalucia
    Lucia@bellalucia
    And it's gold gold gold for @Claressashields !!! #teamUSA #olympics2012
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:05:20
  12. princess_TLove
    Tiara @princess_TLove
    S/O to Claressa Shields for winning to Gold she just just accomplished something that most of us only dream about
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:05:13
  13. MissMoMosa2
    Mo Merrell@MissMoMosa2
    WAIT @Claressashields BEAT A 33 YRD OLD FOR THE GOLD! SHUT YOUR MOUTH!! DAYUUUM thats gotta hurt ol girls ego! lol
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:05:07
  14. BizMamaTo2
    Teri Copper@BizMamaTo2
    #Olympics #ClaressaShields GOLD!!!!! Congrats to you, Claressa!!!
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:04:54
  15. Fanua
    Fanua@Fanua
    Medal ceremony for Women's #boxing middleweight where USA Claressa Shields is crowned the first Olympics middleweight champion. #London2012
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:04:50
  16. bookofjoe
    bookofjoe@bookofjoe
    I hope new Women's Olympic Heavyweight Boxing champ, 17-year-old Claressa Shields of Flint, Michigan, gets huge media play. She's magnetic!
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:04:48
  17. clc01
    Crystal G.@clc01
    Congrats to @claressashields on getting the gold #Olympics.
    Thu, Aug 09 2012 10:04:00

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