For many athletes, the Olympics can be a world of loss and disappointment especially when they are just one spot shy of the medal stand. Check out 20 heartbreaking images of athletes who finished fourth at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Matthew Centrowitz (US) - Men's 1,500m
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Dai Greene (GB) - Men's 400m
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Iryna Kindzerska (UA) - Women's Judo
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Seth Kelsey (US) - Men's Individual Epee
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