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More than a dozen athletes from Virginia and several from D.C. are already in London preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games, which start with the opening ceremony Friday.  In honor of ...

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When 2012 Olympic soccer gets underway this week, there will be two players on the pitch who have roots in Northern Virginia. They won't be wearing red, white and blue, though. Natal...

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There’s something about watching Olympic athletes that makes you want to get off the couch and go break a world record. Well, maybe not a world record. But at least run around outsid...

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They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 state...