Watching the Olympics just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. Seeing all the athletes come together for their respective countries is incredible. I can't wait to watch the opening ceremony tonight!
Here is a list of stand-out Olympians competing at the London games.
Cullen Jones: A member of the US Swim Team, Jones nearly drowned on a family vacation as a kid and now spends his time teaching children the importance of knowing how to swim.
Ellis Coleman: The wrestler also known as the Flying Squirrel! Ellis is also from the Chicago area so I'll be rooting extra hard for him!
Gabby Douglas: I just loved watching her at the gymnastic trials. Her artistry is memorizing and her skill is incredible. I can't wait to see what she does at the Games.
Julie Zetlin (she doesn't seem to have a website): Julie is the first and only American to compete in rhythmic gymnastics since the 2004 Olympics.
Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor: I'm crazy excited that these ladies are back to try and take home a third gold in beach volleyball!
Lolo Jones: She was the favorite to take home gold in Bejing but tripped during her hurdles race. I'm really pulling for her to bring it home this time!
Matthew Stutzman: An armless archer competing at the Paralympic Games.
Oscar Pistorius: A South African who will be the first double amputee competing in track and field in the Olympic Games. There was a bit of controversy over whether or not his prosthetic were an advantage over the other runners, but he is being allowed to compete.
Ryan Lochte (there's music on his site): Probably the only swimmer that could jeopardize Michael Phelps' attempt at another eight gold medals (ETA: Phelps is now going for seven golds, not eight). He's also kind of fun to look at :)
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