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Jordyn Wieber tops Olympics social media chart: August 3
Aug 3rd, 2012
American gymnast Jordyn Wieber tops Starcount's daily Olympians Chart on August 3 while British cyclist Bradley Wiggins enters the chart in fifth place. (Source: AFP Relax News) -
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