Meet Your Olympians from New York

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 the Olympians from New York!

Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians!

Sue Bird 
Sex: Female 
Competing in Basketball 
Event / position / class : Guard
Age: 31
From: Syosset

Debbie Capozzi 
Sex: Female 
Competing in Sailing 
Event / position / class : Elliott 6m
Age: 31
From: Bayport

Tina Charles 
Sex: Female 
Competing in Basketball 
Event / position / class : Center 
Age: 23
From: Jamaica

Cullen Jones 
Sex: Male 
Competing in Swimming 
Event / position / class : 50m free; 100m free; 400m free relay 
Age: 28
From: Bronx

Maria Michta 
Sex: Female 
Competing in Race Walk 
Event / position / class : Race Walk
Age: 26
From: Nesconset/Sachem High School graduate

Lopez Lomong 
Sex: Male 
Competing in Athletics 
Event / position / class : 5,000m
Age: 27
From: Marietta

Meghan Usnicki 
Sex: Female 
Competing in Rowing 
Event / position / class : Eight
Age: 29
From: Naples

John Orozco 
Sex: Male 
Competing in Gymnastics 
Event / position / class : Artistic
Age: 19
From: Bronx

Erik Storck 
Sex : Male 
Competing in Sailing 
Event / position / class : 49er
Age: 27
From: Huntington

Jason Turner 
Sex: Male 
Competing in Shooting 
Event / position / class : 10m Air Pistol
Age: 37
From: Rochester

Abby Wambach 
Sex: Female 
Competing in Soccer 
Event / position / class : Forward
Age: 32
From: Rochester

McLain Ward 
Sex: Male 
Competing in Equestrian 
Event / position / class : Show Jumping, Individual, Team 
Age: 36
From: Brewster

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.