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Zagunis Ready For Olympic Sabre Gold

Zagunis Ready For Olympic Sabre Gold

With just over three months until the Olympic games begin, two-time gold medalist Mariel Zagunis is making regular visits to a physical therapist.
Former 'Lost Boy' Training In Oregon

Former 'Lost Boy' Training In Oregon

Lopez Lomong was among the 'Lost Boys of the Sudan' and now finds himself living in Lake Oswego and training for the London Olympics.
What To Watch For Pre-Games Calendar

What To Watch For Pre-Games Calendar

With events happening across the country in the lead up to the Games of the XXX Olympiad, Americans will have a chance to cheer on their Olympians before they head across seas. Check out to see what's on tap.
Having The Appetite Of An Olympian

Having The Appetite Of An Olympian

Watch as athletes talk about fighting temptation, giving into temptation, and what foods they have a weakness for.
Tweets Of The Week

Tweets Of The Week

See who made the cut in the second edition of Olympic hopeful tweets of the week.

Oregon Athletes

  • Nathan Adrian

    NathanAdrian

    Swimming

    Born in Bremerton; graduated from Bremerton High in 2006
  • Sue Bird

    SueBird

    Basketball

    Has played guard for the Seattle Storm since 2002
  • Shalane Flanagan

    ShalaneFlanagan

    Track & Field

    Trains in Portland with coach Jerry Schumacher
  • Kara Goucher

    KaraGoucher

    Track & Field

    Trains and lives in Portland with her husband, also a professional runner
  • Ariana Kukors

    ArianaKukors

    Swimming

    Born in Federal Way and graduated from Auburn Mountainview H.S.
  • Megan Rapinoe

    MeganRapinoe

    Soccer

    Played for the University of Portland with twin sister Rachel
  • Hope Solo

    HopeSolo

    Soccer

    2008 Olympic medalist born in Richland, Washington
  • Jesse Williams

    JesseWilliams

    Track & Field

    Has lived in Eugene, Oregon since 2007
  • Mariel Zagunis

    MarielZagunis

    Fencing

    Beaverton native and Valley Catholic High graduate

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