Mike Candrea

The win, and his team, no doubt lifted Mike Candrea's spirits.

Somewhere, Sue Candrea is smiling. Although U.S. softball gave up its first run of the Games, the Americans capped a dominating Olympic performance Monday with a 5-1 win over Australia for their third straight gold. The women, who outscored the field 51-1, dedicated the win to Candrea, their coach's late wife who died a month ago.
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