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Double Dutch: Netherlands women’s field hockey wins second straight gold, completes country’s golden sweep

Yibbi Jansen of the Netherlands celebrates her game-tying goal during the gold medal match against China at the Stade Olympique Yves du Manoir on August 9
Yibbi Jansen of the Netherlands celebrates her game-tying goal during the gold medal match against China at the Stade Olympique Yves du Manoir on August 9

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In a match made for the history books — a rematch of the 2008 Olympic final in Beijing — the Netherlands rallied late from a one-goal deficit to defeat China in a shootout to win its second straight gold. The Netherlands was also victorious in the 2008 final.

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