These aren't just your ordinary American teenagers. These are kids who might soon be winning gold medals in London. Meet them here.
Pictured above is McKayla Maroney, Gymnast, 16
She's a vaulting specialist who recently recovered from a minor head injury to finish 7th in the all-around at the trials.
Anthony Davis, Basketball, 19
He was just the #1 pick in the draft, and has a really good chance to make Team USA if he can recover from an ankle sprain.
Lia Neal, Swimmer, 16
Neal is just the 2nd African-American woman to make the US Olympic swim team
Jose Ramirez, Boxer, 19
Jose is one of the most hyped amateur boxers in the country, ready to go on to a big-time pro career.
Gabby Douglas, Gymnast, 16
Gabby came in 1st in the US Olympic trials, despite being the underdog.
Trevor Barron, Racewalker, 19
Trevor suffers from epilepsy but has still turned himself into the country's best racewalker.
Katie Ledecky, Swimmer, 15
She is the youngest member of the US team.
Race Imboden, Fencer, 19
Race is from Brooklyn, and is currently the best American fencer, trying to popularize the sport.
Thanks to Business Insider for this story.
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