CULTURE

Foreign-Born U.S. Olympians Celebrate — PICTURES

By Next America Staff

Updated: August 13, 2012 | 11:55 a.m.
August 13, 2012 | 10:21 a.m.

The U.S. Olympic team brings home 104 medals, the most for any participating country. The total count from the London Games: 46 gold, 29 silver, and 29 bronze. Athletes broke a number of records and recorded first-time achievements. This gallery recognizes some foreign-born U.S. medalists.

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