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2.People’s Republic of China

177.0(-0.1)

3.Japan

171.7(-5.4)

4.United States of America

171.6(-5.5)

We’re one-tenth of a point back.

Fourth place.

Off the podium. That medal I knew was ours when I woke up this morning is gone, and I’ll never have another shot at it.

We’re the greatest team in the world. I know it with every fiber of my being.

Except we’re fourth. We’re not gold, silver, or bronze.

We’re nothing.

We’re ushered out of the arena and to a media session.