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American Beauty

American Beauty

How have the US Olympians we spoke with fared in London? Not bad. Not bad at all. Here’s a recap of what athletes like Brendan Hansen, Ryan Lochte and Kellie Wells (above) delivered in their respective events. Lotta hardware, folks. Lotta hardware. …

Kellie Wells: Better Than Lolo Jones?

Kellie Wells: Better Than Lolo Jones?

Olympic hurdling star Kellie Wells talked with us about speed, dating, overcoming obstacles… and dealing with all those Lolo questions. …

LaShawn Merritt’s Ready to Fly, Again

LaShawn Merritt’s Ready to Fly, Again

This guy may be the fastest man you’ve never heard of. (Or at least the fastest man you haven’t heard from in four years.) A double gold medalist in Beijing, Mr. Merritt is poised to make history in London. But first he’s got some questions to answer… …

Kendrick J. Farris Will Pump You Up

Kendrick J. Farris Will Pump You Up

Olympic weightlifter Kendrick J. Farris talks muscle-making, motivation and doppelgangers. Trust us: it’s strong stuff. …

Ryan Lochte: 2 Golds, 1 Beef With USOC

Ryan Lochte: 2 Golds, 1 Beef With USOC

Having teamed with Michael Phelps to win relay gold last night, America’s rock star swimmer now prepares to face him again. As their final shared event kicks off today, Ryan Lochte opens up about rivalries, fitness and why he’s ticked at the USOC. …

John Orozco Is the USA’s Silent Ninja

John Orozco Is the USA’s Silent Ninja

We’ve heard of boxers coming out of the Bronx (Jake LaMotta, anyone?), but a gymnast? No joke. We talked with this gymnastics ace—and the star of the video for the hit Gym Class Heroes song “The Fighter”—about motivation, nicknames and, well, yogurt. …

Jonathan Horton Loves Doing Nothing

Jonathan Horton Loves Doing Nothing

Well, when he’s not winning Olympic hardware, anyway. With the Men’s Team Final upon us, the guy who scored team bronze in 2008 (plus individual silver in high bar) talks fitness, motorcycles, private islands and, yes, doing nothing. Pretty standard, really. …

Brendan Hansen Is a “Breaststroke Specialist”

Brendan Hansen Is a “Breaststroke Specialist”

No, really. And with four Olympic medals to his name, he’s raring to shred the field this weekend in London. But first, he talked with us about competing, bow hunting and the 6,000-calorie diet. Also, what not to say if you misplace your gold medal… …