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Seattle celebrates Super Bowl XLVIII win
The city of Seattle has partied long into the night after the Seahawks won their first Super Bowl championship with an emphatic 43-8 victory over the Denver Broncos.
The Seahawks started the game strongly, scoring the fastest points in Super Bowl history and raced to a 22-0 lead at halftime.
Their lead grew to 36-0 after the break before the Broncos finally made it onto the scoreboard.
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Downtown Seattle was filled with partying fans.
People climbed on cars to gain a better view.
Flares were set off as the city celebrated its first Super Bowl title.
Like all good parties, the police brought it to an end.
Steven Hauschka of the Seattle Seahawks kicks off to start Super Bowl XLVIII.
The first snap of the game clears Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's head.
And is dived on by a Broncos player for the safety.
The early lead gave the Seahawks cheerleaders a reason to dance.
Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson tried in vain to keep their first drive alive.
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