Not everyone has the same profile as Usain Bolt, but there are other Olympic athletes here in London who've gained獲得 superstar status, albeit儘管 within the confines侷限 of their own national boundaries邊界. Take the Ukrainian fencer擊劍, Olga Kharlan, who caused a sensation轟動 in Beijing by almost single-handedly prising the team gold medal from the Chinese. She was just 18 then, and the former dancer and model is hoping for further success.
Another celebrity in his homeland, but at the opposite end of the age scale, is 71-year-old Hiroshi Hoketsu. The Japanese dressage rider馬術 is poised準備 to become the second oldest Olympian of all time. Still fit and lean瘦, he puts his longevity長壽 down to an avoidance of oily food.
China topped突破 the medals table four years ago and another strong performance is expected. Their star turn could come in the aquatic水上 centre. Sun Yang is considered the finest最好的 distance swimmer in the world. Standing at an imposing two metres tall, he might even eclipse日食 the serial champion Michael Phelps.
Finally to track and field and Caster Semenya, who will be making her Olympic debut. The South African wasn't allowed to celebrate her 800 metres world title in 2009 as doubts over her gender性別 emerged. She said that's now all behind her and if she wins a medal in London will dedicate it to Nelson Mandela who helped her through those tough times.
Another celebrity in his homeland, but at the opposite end of the age scale, is 71-year-old Hiroshi Hoketsu. The Japanese dressage rider馬術 is poised準備 to become the second oldest Olympian of all time. Still fit and lean瘦, he puts his longevity長壽 down to an avoidance of oily food.
China topped突破 the medals table four years ago and another strong performance is expected. Their star turn could come in the aquatic水上 centre. Sun Yang is considered the finest最好的 distance swimmer in the world. Standing at an imposing two metres tall, he might even eclipse日食 the serial champion Michael Phelps.
Finally to track and field and Caster Semenya, who will be making her Olympic debut. The South African wasn't allowed to celebrate her 800 metres world title in 2009 as doubts over her gender性別 emerged. She said that's now all behind her and if she wins a medal in London will dedicate it to Nelson Mandela who helped her through those tough times.
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