WISHES THEM ALL WELL IN THE LONDON GAMES

WASHINGTON, JULY 13, 2012 – “I join in honoring the outstanding men and women of the U.S. Summer Olympic Team who combine skill and discipline to excel as gifted athletes,” said Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL).  “I wish them every success and I’m very proud of the athletes from our area who are going to the London games.  Through hard work and dedication, they earned their place among our nation’s most talented.  North Central Florida is proud of all of them.”

Olympic Athletes from North Central Florida: 

Karen O’Connor: Equestrian (Residence: Ocala, FL)

Kelley O’Hara: Soccer (Birthplace: Jacksonville, FL)

Ryan Lochte: Swimming (Resident: Gainesville, FL)

Peter Vanderkaay:  Swimming (Resident: Gainesville, FL)

Elizabeth Beisel:  Swimming (Resident: Gainesville, FL)

Tony McQuay: Track & Field (Birthplace: Gainesville, FL)