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All-around world champ Chellsie Memmel is back with London in sight
Chellsie Memmel, who has been injured at all the wrong times, is returning to gymnastics this weekend. The 2008 Olympian and 2005 world all-around champion has her eyes set on an injury-free London. Read More
Anschutz aims for targets not turkeys
Archer Erika Anschutz has won international gold medals, but there is one problem: compound archery is not part of the Olympic Games. In order to go to London 2012, she would have to take up recurve archery. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Abby Wambach
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part 12 of the 12 in '12 series features soccer player Abby Wambach, who broke her leg just before the Beijing Games and hopes to return to the Olympic scene in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopefuls Dalhausser and Rogers
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part eleven of the 12 in '12 series features beach volleyball partners Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, who hope to win an unprecedented second consecutive gold medal in London. Read More
12 in '12: Women's Basketball Team
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part nine of the 12 in '12 series features Women's National Basketball Team players Sue Bird and Tamika Catchings, who will go for their third gold medal together in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Steven Lopez
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part eight of the 12 in '12 series features taekwondo athlete Steven Lopez. After missing out on a third gold in Beijing, the five-time World Champion will look to redeem himself in London. Read More
Gay upsets Bolt in 100 meters in Stockholm
Shooting for gold... and a cure
Beijing 2008 Olympian is hoping for two things these days: the chance to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games and a cure for breast cancer. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Zagunis
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part eight of the 12 in '12 series features fencer Mariel Zagunis. As two-time Olympic champion in sabre fencing, Zagunis will go for her third gold medal in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful David Boudia
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part seven of the 12 in '12 series features diver David Boudia. With first-time nerves out of the way, he hopes to add an Olympic medal to his long list of international accolades in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Brenda Villa
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part six of the 12 in '12 series features water polo player Brenda Villa. After winning two silvers and a bronze, she hopes to reach Olympic gold in her fourth and final Games in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Tunnicliffe
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part five of the 12 in '12 series features sailor Anna Tunnicliffe. Tunnicliffe won gold in Beijing in Laser Radial and is looking to bring home more hardware in London for match racing. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Matt Emmons
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part four of the 12 in '12 series features shooter Matt Emmons. After gold and silver medal performances in the past two Games, he hopes to continue his Olympic success in London. Read More
Lochte calm and collected for Nationals
2010 USA Swimming National Championships take place this week in and Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte is coming off knee and groin injuries. But the skateboarder-turned-fashionista is not one bit nervous. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Lolo Jones
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part three of the 12 in '12 series features hurdler Lolo Jones. After clipping a hurdle in Beijing and missing out on her gold medal moment, all eyes will be on Jones in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Horton
With two years to go to the 2012 Games, part two of the 12 in '12 series features gymnast Jonathan Horton. Bronze and silver medals under his belt, Horton will be looking for his dream of team gold in London. Read More
12 in '12: London hopeful Coughlin
With exactly two years left to the London 2012 Games, the 12 in '12 series kicks off today with a profile of swimmer Natalie Coughlin. With 11 medals already, Coughlin could become the most-decorated female swimmer in London. Read More
Two years to go: London 2012
With exactly two years to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games, here is a look at everything there is to know about these Games, from the history and the venues to the sports and Team USA's hopefuls. Read More
Where in the world are Olympians this Fourth?
While most of the United States will celebrate our nation's birthday at home in the States, many Team USA athletes will spend July 4th out of the country for competitions. Read More
Devastating Blows Can’t Keep Jackson From Swimming
Lara Jackson should have had a spot on the Beijing 2008 Olympic team. And though she has faced traumatic times since then, she is not letting anything stop her from getting to London in 2012. Read More
McCutcheon, Taekwondo's Mr. Miyagi
In the movie Karate Kid, Mr. Miyagi trained Daniel LaRusso, not for money or to win a tournament, but because he cared for his well-being. That same approach with his students has earned taekwondo’s Brian McCutcheon Volunteer Coach of the Year. Read More
Featured Athlete: Lopez Lomong
Reconciliation in Sudan
The story of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games U.S. flag bearer Lopez Lomong is one of triumph over hardships. Read More
Focus & Perspective: Giving back
Focus & Perspective is a weekly editorial highlighting the behind-the-scenes struggles, dedication and insight of the elite amateur athlete experience. Read More
A True Olympian: Mattern recognized for outstanding community service
To Cody Mattern, 2008 Olympic Games fencing coach and alternate, 2004 Olympian and Army World Class Athlete, being an Olympian goes beyond competition. Read More
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Remember Joey Cheek? You may remember him from the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games, where he won gold and silver medals in speedskating. Or maybe you may remember that he carried the flag at the Closing Ceremony. Unfortunately, you might even remember him from the 2008 debacle… Read More
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