Minnesota Athletes at the London 2012 Olympic Games

The summer Olympic Games begin in London on July 27 for three weeks of sporting competitions. The US team has chosen several athletes from Minnesota to represent the nation in sports as diverse as fencing, rowing, marathon, and wresting. And three of the players on the women's basketball team are from Minnesota, or play for the Minnesota Lynx. How will you know who to cheer for? Here's a list of athletes who have Minnesota connections.