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Washington Athletes

  • Kimmie Meissner
    Kimmie Meissner

    Figure Skating

    Born in Towson, Md. and calls Bel Air, Md. home

  • Simon Cho
    Simon Cho

    Short Track

    Maryland native who is youngest memeber of U.S. short track team

  • Alexander Ovechkin
    Alexander Ovechkin

    Hockey

    Will serve as ambassador for 2014 Games to be held in Russia

  • Ashley Wagner
    Ashley Wagner

    Figure Skating

    Up-and-coming figure skater calls Alexandria, Va. home

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