Each edition of the Olympics has its own favourites. Which athletes will shine this year in London? Well, we still have to wait 135 days till the opening ceremony, but there are already some favourites. Take a look at the next athletes.
Beachvolleyball
Brazil’s Juliana Silva and Larissa França are the world’s number one
women’s team. These two women won the World Championship last year in
Rome. However, they also won silver and bronze medals in previous World
Championships.
- the silver medal in Stavanger (2009)
- the bronze medal in Gstaad (2007)
- the silver medal in Berlin (2005)
Swimming
Michael Phelps is an American Swimmer who won eight gold medals at the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing, China. He already won six gold and two bronze medals in Athens (2004). His impressive performances has made him one of the favourites for the next Olympic Games. How does he do it? Just read this article and you know how this 'swim demon' can break so many records.
Athletics
Usain Bolt also called 'The Lightning Bolt' and 'Thunderbolt' is a Jamaican sprinter. He is the world record and Olympic record holder in the 100 metres, the 200 metres and the 4×100 metres relay (along with his teammates). He is the reigning Olympic champion in these three events. This ‘laidback and relax’-sprinter is a showman which makes it fun to watch him before, during and after the race.
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