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Article: United States, Cuba again flexing golden muscles at Pan American Games

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Dateline: SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic The battle for the most gold medals at the Pan American Games is usually fought between the United States and Cuba, and this year's competition is proving no different.

"It's again a struggle between the two countries," said Rodrigo Alvarez Cambra, a leading member of the Cuban delegation. "May the best team win."

Through 10 days of competition, the two countries were running 1-2 in the hunt for gold _ the latest chapter in a rivalry that plays out on baseball diamonds, gymnastics mats and boxing rings every four years at the regional championships.

Heading into Tuesday's events, the United States had a ...

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