Meet Ladue's Becky Sauerbrunn And The Other Missouri Olympians

They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 states will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

They are competing in events as diverse as athletics, fencing, rowing, soccer and basketball. For everyone, from swimmer Katie Ledecky, 15, to 54-year-old equestrian jumper Karen O’Connor, these Games represent the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they've put in to win the coveted medal.

It's time to meet some of the Olympians from Missouri!

Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians!

Becky Sauerbrunn 
Sex : Female 
Competing in Soccer 
Event / position / class : Defenseman 
Age : 27
From : St. Louis (attended )

(Team USA has already opened competition, with a 4-2 comeback win over France Wednesday).

Sauerbrunn is writing a blog for the website Pitchside Report

Spenser Mango
Sex : Male
Competing in Wrestling
Event / position / class : Greco-Roman 55kg
Age : 26
From: CBC 

(Spenser's Brother )

Michael Rodgers 

Sex : Male
Competing in Athletics
Event / position / class : 4x100m relay pool
Age : 27
From : St. Louis (Attended Lindenwood University)

Sarah Finnegan

Sex : Female 
Event / position / class : one of three alternates on the U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team
Age : 15
From : Town and County, MO

Looking for a way to celebrate the Olympics locally? You can find local events for Olympic Fun Day on July 28 on the Let’s Move website, which has a page about how to set up your own local Olympics. 

Also check out our Directory and Events Calendar for listings of places where you can learn and participate in Olympic sports ranging from basketball to karate, gymnastics, swimming and more.