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As a show of support for our U.S. Olympic Team, Bank of America has chosen to represent 12 Hometown Hopefuls®. How can you get involved? By cheering: raise your voice by text, photo, or video for any or all of the athletes. If you cheer, they'll hear!™
Considered one of the best water polo players in the world, team captain and Calif. native Tony Azevedo looks to lead the U.S. men's team to its first Olympic medal since 1988.
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Howard learned to play badminton from his father and honed his skills at a local YMCA. The Cal-State Fullerton grad will now try to reclaim his top spot with a new set of partners.
At the 2004 Olympics, Shannon set the tone early for the U.S. women's soccer team by scoring the first goal of the tournament. She hopes to leave a similar impression in China.
Jennie Finch dominates the softball landscape like no other. With several NCAA titles and a gold medal from Athens, she will surely lead the way for Team USA in Beijing.
Born in Norwich, VT Heyl spent his youth splitting time between paddling and alpine skiing. Now, the two-time national champion aims for a second appearance at the Olympics.
Sada Jacobson became the first female U.S. fencer to be ranked #1 in the world. The Georgia native will be in search of double gold (individual and team sabre) in 2008.
After a successful collegiate career, Jones emerged as one of the fastest swimmers in the world. In Beijing, he could become swimming's second African-American Olympic gold medalist.
No longer the youngest member of the U.S. women's volleyball team, Ogonna, the daughter of parents from Nigeria, will be relied upon for her offense and powerful kills once again. 
Growing up in Southern Calif., Aaron learned to swim in the ocean. The love of water translated into gold in Athens where he went 3-for-3, with more on the way in 2008. 
After narrowly missing the Olympic Trials in 2004, Alicia established herself as one of the world's best on floor and vault. Now, at age 20, she'll be expected to lead the team to the podium.
Williams, who won silver at the 2004 Olympics, donates $1,000 each time she finishes a 100m race under 11 seconds. If all goes well, Beijing could be an expensive trip. 
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