It's amazing that another Olympics is up us. The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing,China started August 8th, 2008.There are going to be many sports in which US athletes stand out.

Let's start with Dara Torres in swimming. Dara Torres has won 9 medals in previous years. Qualifying for her 5th Olympic games at the Olympic trials this year is an inspiration. At 41 years old, she is showing the world that you can still make your dreams come true.

Another standout US Olympic athlete in swimming is Michael Phelps. He has already won 8 Olympic medals in the 2004 Olympics. He is a favorite to win more medals in swimming in the Beijing Olympics and possibly breaking more world records.

Let's move on to gymnastics.In women's gymnastics Shawn Johnson is America's hope to win a gold medal. She has focus, spunk, and skill when she competes. She is a very strong contender. Nastia Liukin is also favored to win a medal. She won last years world title and this year at the Olympic trials she has never looked better.

In men's gymnastics, Paul Hamm has been the standout athlete for the US to win more medals. With his recent injury to his right hand. The focus may be turned to his twin brother, Morgan Hamm.Morgan, has a strong event in the bars and can be a competitive challenger in the all around. So,we can't count out Morgan Hamm on winning a medal for the United States at the Olympics in Beijing.

In track and field, Tyson Gay is considered one of the fastest men in the 100-meter dash and the 200-meter dash. He has set a new American record at the 2008 Olympic trials. He ran a record-breaking 9.68 in the Olympic trials final. He truly is the fastest human being to run the 100 meters.

On the women's side of Track and Field, Allyson Felix is a phenomenon in the 200-meter dash. She won a silver medal in the Athens Olympics. Doing well in the 2008 Olympic trials this year. She is going for the gold medal and she just might get it.

There are many more 2008 Olympics: Standout US Olympic Athletes to watch at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

Here's the list:

US Softball Team - Jennie Finch,Jessica Mendoza, Crystl Bustos

US Tennis Athletes - Serena Williams, Venus Williams,Mike and Bob Bryan,James Blake

Women's Beach Volleyball - Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh are the top ranked in the world.

Men's Basketball - Dwayne Wade, Lebron James,and Dwight Howard may bring home the gold for the United States.In 2004 they won the bronze medal,but there's nothing better than winning the gold medal.

For more information on "Standout US Olympic athletes. You can go to www.nbcolympics.com/athletes

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