GERMANY: Ship 'MS Deutschland' carrying German athletes back from London arrives in Hamburg
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GERMANY: Ship 'MS Deutschland' carrying German athletes back from London arrives in Hamburg
- Title: GERMANY: Ship 'MS Deutschland' carrying German athletes back from London arrives in Hamburg
- Date: 16th August 2012
- Summary: HAMBURG, GERMANY (AUGUST 15, 2012) (REUTERS) FANS APPLAUDING
- Embargoed: 31st August 2012 13:00
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- Location: Germany
- Country: Germany
- Topics: Sports
- Reuters ID: LVAAJFFDYDERQ1ZG7XCQVY6X8SDR
- Story Text: German athletes who took part in the 2012 London Olympics arrived back home in pomp and style on Wednesday (August 15) as they docked in Hamburg aboard the MS Deutschland.
Despite a discussion in Germany that the Olympic team, who came 6th overall, did not perform as well as expected the athletes received a heroes welcome from the waiting fans.
"To take part in it at all, I think that is brilliant. It takes so much strength and energy and discipline. It can only admire that. I would come any time, even for the 25th place or even the 50th," waiting fan, Ingrid Mueller said.
"It was a great effort. I find that amazing," supporter Uwe Hansen added.
The German Olympic team won a total of 44 medals, of which were 11 gold, 19 silver and 14 bronze. The table winner was the U.S. with 104 medals.
And for the athletes the Olympic campaign is not quite over. Now they are looking at a marathon of signing autographs and an official welcome reception that will be held in the afternoon. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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