Meet Your Local 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 the Olympians from Pennsylvania.

Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians.

Brendan Hansen
Sex : Male
Competing in Swimming
Event / position / class : 100m breast
Age : 30
From : Havertown

Lisa Raymond
Sex : Female
Competing in Tennis
Event / position / class : Doubles, Mixed Doubles (TBD)
Age : 38
From : Upper Providence, formerly Wayne

Cindy Bevilacqua
Sex : Female
Involved with Archery
Event / position / class : U.S. Archery Team Leader
Age : 50
From : Westtown, formerly of Middletown and works in Middletown

Glenn Ochal
Sex : Male
Competing in Rowing
Event / position / class : Men's 4
Age : 26
From : Philadelphia (Roxborough)

Lauren Crandall
Sex : Female
Competing in Field Hockey
Event / position / class : Defense
Age : 27
From : Doylestown

Susan Francia
Sex : Female
Competing in Rowing
Event / position / class : Eight
Age : 29
From : Abington

Lauryn Williams
Sex : Female
Competing in Athletics
Event / position / class : Relays
Age : 28
From : Rochester

Kobe Bryant
Sex : Male
Competing in Basketball
Event / position / class : Shooting guard
Age : 33
From : Los Angeles, formerly Wynnewood

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.