There are 10,490 athletes from 204 countries competing in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Most will come to London, compete and leave without gaining national or international attention.
London Olympics 2012: International Athletes To Watch
The 2012 Summer Olympics begin Friday in London, and Matt Ufford and Amy K. Nelson preview 10 international athletes or teams to watch.
While many of the Unites States’ top athletes are well known, there are plenty of athletes from other countries worth watching in London. SB Nation’s Amy K. Nelson and Matt Ufford preview 10 international athletes or teams to watch in the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Roger Federer and Usain Bolt are likely the two most notable names on the list, but they are far from the only interesting international athletes to watch. The 2012 Summer Olympics will also feature the second oldest Olympian ever, when 71-year-old Hiroshi Hoketsu competes in dressage.
The list also includes two teams who could pose significant challenges for their American counterparts. Spain’s men’s national basketball team is considered the top challenger to Team USA, while Brazil’s women’s national soccer team has a long history against the United States.
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