2012 Olympics: Rivalries to watch out for
Barbora Spotakova Vs Mariya Abakumova (Javelin)
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Barbora Spotakova Vs Mariya Abakumova (Javelin)
The Czech Republic's Barbora Spotakova won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, while Russia's Mariya Abakumova finished second, but Abakumova's had the edge more recently - taking the gold at last year's World Championships in Korea. They're going to be up against each other again in London, each with a point to prove.
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