The 2008 Olympic Games are just around the corner. Kidzworld profiles some of the American athletes who are sure to shine in Beijing!
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American gymast Shawn Johnson may only be 4'8" but she is expected to do huge things in these Olympic Games. This 16-year-old Iowa native has dominated women's skills on the balance beam and uneven bar. If she gets those two together, she will be unstoppable in Beijing!Dara Torres 292z1g
One of the most incredible stories of this year's Olympics has to be record, fifth Olympic Games. In her storied 24-year career, she has won nine Olympic medals - including four golds. Dara also won five medals alone in Sydney in 2000. Despite being 41, she has not slowed down. If anything she has gotten faster. In the Olympic trials she set the American record in the 50 m freestyle. Look for this native of Florida to earn herself a medal or two in China!LeBron James 6h5x17
After years of dominating the rest of the world in LeBron James is going to be the man leading the team, and it will be interesting to see whether the 24-year-old Ohio native will rise to the occasion. We predict he will!Michael Phelps 6e4h5z
In the '04 Athens Olympics, swimming sensation world records in the 200 m freestyle, 200 m butterfly, 200m individual medley and the 400 m individual medley. Big things are expected out of the Maryland native in Beijing as he looks to match or even top what he did four years ago!Tyson Gay 6a3p3m
Track and field needs a star! The past decade has been filled with injury the past few months but is expected to be at full strength come August. No doubt the world will be on pins and needles to see whether he will break the world record. We just offer one bit of advice when you watch Tyson run: Don't blink!Related Stories:
