In case you've been hiding under a rock, or maybe misguidedly training for the Olympics (missed your chance for this year, sorry), the Beijing Olympics start on Friday. Several current and former Bay Staters will be suiting up for a chance to win international acclaim for their athletic feats. Being a city by the bay, we're rather heavy on swimmers, rowers, and sailers. Here's a quick list of folks born or living in Massachusetts who'll be competing at the Olympic level. Check the schedule for details on what sport happens when. For more information about the athletes, click their linked bios, or visit Boston.About.com or WBZTV.
Kelly Doton, Greenfield, Field Hockey
Shalene Flanagan, Marblehead, 5000 and 10,000 meters
Michelle Guerette, Cambridge resident and Harvard alum, Rowing
Ivana Hong, Worcester, Gymnastics
Kate Hooven, Newton, Synchronized Swimming
Elliot Hovey, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rowing
Carrie Howe, Boston College alum, Sailing
Butch Johnson, Worcester, Archery
Deena Kastor, Waltham, marathon
Corrie Lothrop (alternate), Middleton, Gymnastics
Kate Markgraf, Boston, Soccer
Mary McConneloug, Chilmark, Mountain Biking
Stu McNay, Boston born, Lincoln resident, Sailing
Tim Morehouse, Brandeis alum, Fencing
Karen O'Connor, Bolton, Equestrian
Wes Piermarini, West Brookfield, UMass alum, Rowing
Dina Rizzo, Walpole, Field Hockey
Alicia Sacramone, Winchester, Gymnastics
Keith Sanderson, Plymouth, Shooting
Stephen Scherer, Billerica, Shooting
Jarrod Shoemaker, Sudbury, Triathlon
Erik Vendt, Wellesley, Swimming
Tim Wadlow, Beverly resident, Boston University alum, Sailing

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