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Athletes to Watch | Olympics 2012
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Local athletes to follow in the 2012 Olympic games
by thebostonglobe 19 views
(Boston Globe) New England has produced many athletes to watch for in the 2012 Olympic games.
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Profile of Serena Williams
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Serena Williams is one of the highest ranked female US tennis players, winning more major titles than any other active player, male or female. Learn about the life and career of this meteoric celebrity athlete in this profile from About.com.
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Who is Usain Bolt?
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Usain Bolt wowed audiences at the 2008 Olympics with his world record-breaking 100-meter race time. Watch this video from About.com to learn more about Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt.
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Profile of Yelena Isinbayeva
by About 3,597 views
Want to learn about Yelena Isinbayeva and her achievements in pole vaulting? Watch this video from About.com to see facts about this Olympian.
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Profile of Ryan Lochte
by About 2,373 views
Want to learn about swimmer Ryan Lochte's accomplishments in the pool? Watch this video from About.com to see information about his Olympic appearances and other achievements.
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Profile of Kohei Uchimura
by About 9,272 views
Learn all about Olympic athlete Kohei Uchimura and what he has accomplished so far in his career. Watch this About.com video to get a profile.
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Despite obstacles, Judo champ Kayla Harrison seeks Olympic gold
by thebostonglobe 17,556 views
(Boston Globe) Four years ago, Judo athlete Kayla Harrison came to Pedro's Judo in Wakefield during a tumultuous time in her life. Now, she is looking toward London and the 2012 Olympics. By Lauren Frohne / lfrohne@boston.com
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Profile of Jordyn Wieber
by About 3,326 views
Jordyn Wieber is a U.S. gymnast who has won multiple national and world titles. Learn more about Jordyn Wieber in this About.com video. Learn more about the sport here: http://ow.ly/hGvJO
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Profile of Michael Phelps
by About 2,030 views
Michael Phelps is one of the most successful American swimmers, with record breaking speed and accolades, including 8 gold medals in the 2008 summer Olympics. Learn more about Michael Phelps' swimming career in this About.com video.
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Women's weightlifting techniques, with Holley Mangold
by thebostonglobe 936 views
For Holley Mangold, weightlifting is like a 400 pound golf swing. Here's how she does it.
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Profile of Natalie Coughlin
by About 1,555 views
Want to learn about how Natalie Coughlin found her way to 2012 Olympic games? Watch this video from About.com to see a profile of Natalie's achievements.
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Profile of Missy Franklin
by About 3,662 views
Interested in learning how Missy Franklin got to the 2012 Olympic Games? Watch this video from About.com to learn about Missy's achievements.
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Profile of Lolo Jones
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Learn all about track and field athlete Lolo Jones and how she got to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Watch this video from About.com to see her profile.
