An estimated 10,500 athletes are expected to participate in this year’s Olympics in Beijing from over 200 countries. The United States team has 596 athletes participating, and you’ll be surprised to find out that a good number of them are from the greater Los Angeles area. From basketball, to fencing and boxing, L.A. has definitely gone to the Olympics.
- Khatuna Lorig - West Hollywood - Archery
- Tina Thompson - Inglewood - Basketball
- Javier Molina - Commerce - Boxing
- Shawn Estrada - East Los Angeles - Boxing
- Mike Day - Santa Clarita - Cycling
- Jason Roger - Los Angeles - Fencing
- Ronda Rousey - Santa Monica - Jud
- Crystil Bustos - Canyon Country - Softball
- Jessica Mendoza - Camarillo - Softball
- Darra Torres - Los Angeles - Swimming
- Brooke Abel - Fallbrook - Swimming
- Jessica Cosby - Reseda - Track & Field
- Allyson Felix - Los Angeles - Track & Field
- Peter Hudnut - Encino - Water Polo
Photo by Digibard
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