3. Ruben Limardo – Venezuela, Fencing

Ruben won Venezuela its first Gold in 44 years and then took public train in London, with the Gold medal round his neck. The 26-year old student was met by thousands of his country men in Caracas, Venezuela to celebrate the country’s only second Gold medal. According to the BBC, President Hugo Chavez will award Ruben with the country’s highest award; Order of the Liberator

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