20 sportistete deklaruar hapur se jan homeseksual - Olimpiada Londra 2012
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The 20 Openly Gay Athletes Of The 2012 Olympics The 20 Openly Gay Athletes Of The 2012 Olympics 20 sportistët të deklaruar hapur se janë homeseksual në Olimpiadën Londra 2012 NEW YORK : Nga më shume se 12,000 sportist të Lojarave Olimpike Verore Londra 2012, të cilat nisin të shtunën, të paktën 20 prej tyre janë të njëjtit seks - homoseksual , kështu shkruan revista më prestigjoze amerikane e sportit Sports Illustrated. Nga këta tre prej tyre janë amerikanë, tre Australian, dy Gjeraman, tre francez, katër hollandez, Sudia ka tre të këtillë, dhe me nga një homoseksual është ekipi që përfaqëson Britaniën e Madhe, Danimarkën dhe Brazilit 1. Matthew Mitcham — Diving — Australia _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-1514-1342719434-8.jpg) Age: 24 Twitter: _@Matthew_Mitcham_ (https://twitter.com/matthew_mitcham/) Bio: Mitcham won gold at the 2008 Olympics. When fellow Australian Olympians Russell and Lauryn Mark of the shooting team complained that they couldn't stay together in the Olympic village, saying it was anti-heterosexual descrimination and that gay couples could stay together, Mitcham spoke out against them on Twitter. "Since there were only 11 out gays across all nations [in 2008], I’d hardly consider that a ton. Known couples are split anyway." He followed it up with, "The last thing I need is a sexually frustrated breeder with a shotgun being cross with me. No comment, thank you very much!!" So he's pretty funny. Also he _loves memes_ (https://twitter.com/matthew_mitcham/status/224634030455398400) . Image by Chris Hyde / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 2. Judith Arndt — Cycling — Germany _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-384-1342719580-10.jpg) Age: 35 (turns 36 next week) Twitter: N/A Bio: Arndt is a two-time Olympic medalist (Bronze in 2000 and Silver in 2004) and has won multiple international cycling championships as well as na tional championships in Germany. Her and her partner, fellow cyclist Petra Rossner, have been together for over fifteen years. Image by KARIM JAAFAR / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 3. Marilyn Agliotti — Field Hockey — Netherlands _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-11394-1342720121-7.jpg) Age: 33 Twitter: _@MarilynAngliotti_ (https://twitter.com/marilynagliotti) Bio: The field hockey star is a South African native, who began representing the Netherlands after a move to Holland. Agliotti was a member of the 2008 Olympic gold medal team, and is an outspoken advocate for more openness about the homosexuality in her sport. Image by Eduardo Di Baia / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 4. Carole Péon — Triathlon — France _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-9839-1342720585-8.jpg) Age: 33 Twitter:N/A Bio: Péon is an accomplished triathlete, who will be competing in her second Olympics in London. She is dating fellow French Olympian Jessica Harrison. Image by ARNOLD LIM / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 5. Lisa Raymond — Tennis — USA _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-9507-1342720482-8.jpg) Age: 38 Twitter: _@lisaraymond73_ (https://twitter.com/lisaraymond73) Bio: Lisa Raymond is one of the best doubles tennis players in the world. She's won 6 Doubles Grand Slams and 5 Mixed Doubles Grand Slams, and is currently a part of the number one ranked pair in the world. She's been romantically connected to fellow Tennis star and former doubles partner Rennae Stubbs in the past, but the two are no longer together. Image by Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 6. Imke Duplitzer— Fencing — Germany _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/14/enhanced-buzz-16919-1342723424-6.jpg) (Steffen Andritzke/The Epoch Times) Age: 36 (turns 37 next week) Twitter: _@ImkeDuplitzer_ (https://twitter.com/imkeduplitzer/) Bio: Duplitzer was a part of the German Women's Epeé fencing team that won a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics. She has _the best official website ever_ (http://www.duplitzer.eu/de/) . (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 7. Edward Gal — Dressage — Netherlands _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-9546-1342719514-10.jpg) Age: 42 Twitter: _@Edward_Gal_ (https://twitter.com/edward_gal//) Bio: Gal and his current horse, Moorlands Totilas, are dominant in the international dressage world. At the 2010 World Championships they won three gold medals and are expected to fare well in London. Gal is in a long term relationship with Hans Peter Minderhoud, another equestrian from the Netherlands. Image by ROBIN UTRECHT / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 8. Jessica Harrison — Triathlon — France _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-10017-1342720762-20.jpg) Age: 35 Twitter:_@JessMako_ (https://twitter.com/jessmako) Bio: Born and raised in England, Harrison became a naturalized French citizen to help her realize her dream of making the Olympics. In 2008 she did, coming in 12th at the Beijing Olympics. She's dating fellow French Olympian, Carole Péon. Image by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 9. Maartje Paumen — Field Hockey — Netherlands _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-10062-1342720174-12.jpg) Age: 33 Twitter: _@MaartjePaumen_ (https://twitter.com/maartjepaumen) Bio: Paumen is among the best field hockey players in the world. Along with Marilyn Agliotti, she was on the 2008 Netherlands team that won gold at the Olympics. Paumen was named the 2011 Player of the Year at the Champions Trophy field hockey tournament in Argentina. Image by JUAN MABROMATA / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 10. Seimone Augustus — Basketball — USA _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-22956-1342719688-6.jpg) Age: 28 Twitter: _@SeimoneAugustus_ (https://twitter.com/seimoneaugustus/) Bio: Augustus is a WNBA Champion, Finals MVP, three-time All Star, and former Rookie of the year. She played her college ball at LSU, where she led the Tigers to three straight Final Fours. She is currently engaged to marry her girlfriend, LaTaya Varner. Image by Nick Wass / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 11. Natalie Cook — Beach Volleyball — Australia _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-4463-1342720315-4.jpg) Age: 37 Twitter: N/A Bio: Cook has long been one of the most accomplished beach volleyball players in the world. She won a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympics and a gold at the 2000 games. She's married to Canadian beach volleyball player, Sarah Maxwell. Image by Ryan Pierse / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 12. Jessica Landström — Soccer — Sweden _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-10017-1342720380-12.jpg) Age: 27 Twitter: _@Landstrom__ (https://twitter.com/Landstrom_) Bio: Landström scored a decisive goal in the 2011 Women's World Cup against Columbia, but spent most of the team's run to third place coming off the bench. The London Olympics will be her first. Image by Friedemann Vogel / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 13. Alexandra Lacrabére — Handball — France _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-4416-1342720542-6.jpg) Age: 25 Twitter:N/A Bio: London will mark Lecrabére's second Olympics, she was on the French team in China that failed to medal. She came out in Hand Action magazine last November. Image by RICARDO MORAES / Reuters (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 14. Megan Rapinoe — Soccer — USA _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-31513-1342720019-6.jpg) Age: 27 Twitter: _@mPinoe_ (https://twitter.com/mPinoe) Bio: A member of the 2011 US Women's Soccer Team that nearly won the World Cup, Rapinoe created one of the team's signature highlights when she set Abby Wambach up with _a beautiful desperation cross_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLMQbpKAMuw) that led to the US's 122nd minute goal against Brazil to keep the US's World Cup hopes alive. Rapinoe came out of the closet earlier this month and revealed that she's been in a three-year relationship with an Australian soccer player. Image by Harry How / Getty Images UPDATED: We missed a few in the initial version of this list. We've since added those that have been brought to our attention If you know of anyone else who is missing, please let us know in the comments. (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 15. Carl Hester — Dressage — Great Britain _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/7/23/18/enhanced-buzz-5695-1343083627-6.jpg) Age: 45 Twitter: _@HesterDressage_ (https://twitter.com/HesterDressage) Bio: Hester rode for the British dressage team that won the gold at the 2011 European Dressage Championship. He is one of the top riders in the world. Image by Clive Mason / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 16. Mayssa Pessoa — Handball — Brazil _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/23/18/enhanced-buzz-16410-1343084212-2.jpg) Age: 28 Twitter: _@MayssaPessoa_ (https://twitter.com/mayssapessoa) Bio: Pessoa is a top goalkeeper in the world of handball. She plays professionally in France. (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 17. Hedvig Lindahl — Soccer — Sweden _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/23/19/enhanced-buzz-17523-1343084795-10.jpg) Age: 29 Twitter: _@Hedvig_Lindahl_ (https://twitter.com/hedvig_lindahl) Bio: Lindahl is a tok goalkeeper in Sweden's professional women's soccer league. She's played internationally for almost 10 years. She was on the Swedish team that won Silver at the World Championships in 2003. Image by JOHANNES EISELE / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 18. Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel — Field Hockey — Netherlands _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/7/23/18/enhanced-buzz-4844-1343083877-10.jpg) Age: 25 Twitter: N/A Bio: Dirkse van den Heuvel is an up and coming field hockey star in the Netherlands. London will mark her first Olympics as she teams up with fellow out bringing a second straight gold medal to the Netherlands. Image by ENRIQUE MARCARIAN / Reuters (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 19. Rikke Skov — Handball — Denmark _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/23/19/enhanced-buzz-16436-1343084457-4.jpg) Age: 31 Twitter: N/A Bio: Rikke Skov was a member of the 2004 Olympic handball team that won gold for Denmark. She's won many awards for her play on both the international and club levels. In 2009 she retired from the sport, before changing her mind, and returning to the national team. Image by Bela Szandelszky / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 20. Lisa Dahlkvist — Soccer — Sweden _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2012/7/23/19/enhanced-buzz-29243-1343085077-9.jpg) Age: 25 Twitter: _@LisaDahlkvist_ (https://twitter.com/LisaDahlkvist) Bio: Dahlkvist is a young midfielder for Sweden. She played on their 2011 World Cup team. She's been out since 2008. Image by THOMAS KIENZLE / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) Bonus: Pia Sundhage — Soccer Coach — USA _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/7/19/14/enhanced-buzz-23312-1342720867-12.jpg) Image by Colin E. Braley / AP NEW YORK : Nga më shume se 12,000 sportist të Lojarave Olimpike Verore Londra 2012, të cilat nisin të shtunën, të paktën 20 prej tyre janë të njëjtit seks - homoseksual , kështu shkruan revista më prestigjoze amerikane e sportit Sports Illustrated. Nga këta tre prej tyre janë amerikanë, tre Australian, dy Gjeraman, tre francez, katër hollandez, Sudia ka tre të këtillë, dhe me nga një homoseksual është ekipi që përfaqëson Britaniën e Madhe, Danimarkën dhe Brazilit 1. Matthew Mitcham — Diving — Australia _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-1514-1342719434-8.jpg) Age: 24 Twitter: _@Matthew_Mitcham_ (https://twitter.com/matthew_mitcham/) Bio: Mitcham won gold at the 2008 Olympics. When fellow Australian Olympians Russell and Lauryn Mark of the shooting team complained that they couldn't stay together in the Olympic village, saying it was anti-heterosexual descrimination and that gay couples could stay together, Mitcham spoke out against them on Twitter. "Since there were only 11 out gays across all nations [in 2008], I’d hardly consider that a ton. Known couples are split anyway." He followed it up with, "The last thing I need is a sexually frustrated breeder with a shotgun being cross with me. No comment, thank you very much!!" So he's pretty funny. Also he _loves memes_ (https://twitter.com/matthew_mitcham/status/224634030455398400) . Image by Chris Hyde / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 2. Judith Arndt — Cycling — Germany _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-384-1342719580-10.jpg) Age: 35 (turns 36 next week) Twitter: N/A Bio: Arndt is a two-time Olympic medalist (Bronze in 2000 and Silver in 2004) and has won multiple international cycling championships as well as national championships in Germany. Her and her partner, fellow cyclist Petra Rossner, have been together for over fifteen years. Image by KARIM JAAFAR / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 3. Marilyn Agliotti — Field Hockey — Netherlands _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-11394-1342720121-7.jpg) Age: 33 Twitter: _@MarilynAngliotti_ (https://twitter.com/marilynagliotti) Bio: The field hockey star is a South African native, who began representing the Netherlands after a move to Holland. Agliotti was a member of the 2008 Olympic gold medal team, and is an outspoken advocate for more openness about the homosexuality in her sport. Image by Eduardo Di Baia / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 4. Carole Péon — Triathlon — France _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-9839-1342720585-8.jpg) Age: 33 Twitter:N/A Bio: Péon is an accomplished triathlete, who will be competing in her second Olympics in London. She is dating fellow French Olympian Jessica Harrison. Image by ARNOLD LIM / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 5. Lisa Raymond — Tennis — USA _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-9507-1342720482-8.jpg) Age: 38 Twitter: _@lisaraymond73_ (https://twitter.com/lisaraymond73) Bio: Lisa Raymond is one of the best doubles tennis players in the world. She's won 6 Doubles Grand Slams and 5 Mixed Doubles Grand Slams, and is currently a part of the number one ranked pair in the world. She's been romantically connected to fellow Tennis star and former doubles partner Rennae Stubbs in the past, but the two are no longer together. Image by Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 6. Imke Duplitzer— Fencing — Germany _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/14/enhanced-buzz-16919-1342723424-6.jpg) (Steffen Andritzke/The Epoch Times) Age: 36 (turns 37 next week) Twitter: _@ImkeDuplitzer_ (https://twitter.com/imkeduplitzer/) Bio: Duplitzer was a part of the German Women's Epeé fencing team that won a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics. She has _the best official website ever_ (http://www.duplitzer.eu/de/) . (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 7. Edward Gal — Dressage — Netherlands _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-9546-1342719514-10.jpg) Age: 42 Twitter: _@Edward_Gal_ (https://twitter.com/edward_gal//) Bio: Gal and his current horse, Moorlands Totilas, are dominant in the international dressage world. At the 2010 World Championships they won three gold medals and are expected to fare well in London. Gal is in a long term relationship with Hans Peter Minderhoud, another equestrian from the Netherlands. Image by ROBIN UTRECHT / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 8. Jessica Harrison — Triathlon — France _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2 012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-10017-1342720762-20.jpg) Age: 35 Twitter:_@JessMako_ (https://twitter.com/jessmako) Bio: Born and raised in England, Harrison became a naturalized French citizen to help her realize her dream of making the Olympics. In 2008 she did, coming in 12th at the Beijing Olympics. She's dating fellow French Olympian, Carole Péon. Image by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 9. Maartje Paumen — Field Hockey — Netherlands _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-10062-1342720174-12.jpg) Age: 33 Twitter: _@MaartjePaumen_ (https://twitter.com/maartjepaumen) Bio: Paumen is among the best field hockey players in the world. Along with Marilyn Agliotti, she was on the 2008 Netherlands team that won gold at the Olympics. Paumen was named the 2011 Player of the Year at the Champions Trophy field hockey tournament in Argentina. Image by JUAN MABROMATA / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 10. Seimone Augustus — Basketball — USA _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-22956-1342719688-6.jpg) Age: 28 Twitter: _@SeimoneAugustus_ (https://twitter.com/seimoneaugustus/) Bio: Augustus is a WNBA Champion, Finals MVP, three-time All Star, and former Rookie of the year. She played her college ball at LSU, where she led the Tigers to three straight Final Fours. She is currently engaged to marry her girlfriend, LaTaya Varner. Image by Nick Wass / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 11. Natalie Cook — Beach Volleyball — Australia _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-4463-1342720315-4.jpg) Age: 37 Twitter: N/A Bio: Cook has long been one of the most accomplished beach volleyball players in the world. She won a bronze medal at the 1996 Olympics and a gold at the 2000 games. She's married to Canadian beach volleyball player, Sarah Maxwell. Image by Ryan Pierse / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javas cript:;) (javascript:;) 12. Jessica Landström — Soccer — Sweden _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/terminal05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-10017-1342720380-12.jpg) Age: 27 Twitter: _@Landstrom__ (https://twitter.com/Landstrom_) Bio: Landström scored a decisive goal in the 2011 Women's World Cup against Columbia, but spent most of the team's run to third place coming off the bench. The London Olympics will be her first. Image by Friedemann Vogel / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 13. Alexandra Lacrabére — Handball — France _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-4416-1342720542-6.jpg) Age: 25 Twitter:N/A Bio: London will mark Lecrabére's second Olympics, she was on the French team in China that failed to medal. She came out in Hand Action magazine last November. Image by RICARDO MORAES / Reuters (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javas cript:;) (javascript:;) 14. Megan Rapinoe — Soccer — USA _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2012/7/19/13/enhanced-buzz-31513-1342720019-6.jpg) Age: 27 Twitter: _@mPinoe_ (https://twitter.com/mPinoe) Bio: A member of the 2011 US Women's Soccer Team that nearly won the World Cup, Rapinoe created one of the team's signature highlights when she set Abby Wambach up with _a beautiful desperation cross_ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLMQbpKAMuw) that led to the US's 122nd minute goal against Brazil to keep the US's World Cup hopes alive. Rapinoe came out of the closet earlier this month and revealed that she's been in a three-year relationship with an Australian soccer player. Image by Harry How / Getty Images UPDATED: We missed a few in the initial version of this list. We've since added those that have been brought to our attention If you know of anyone else who is missing, please let us know in the comments. (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 15. Carl Hester — Dressage — Great Britain _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/7/23/18/enhanced-buzz-5695-1343083627-6.jpg) Age: 45 Twitter: _@HesterDressage_ (https://twitter.com/HesterDressage) Bio: Hester rode for the British dressage team that won the gold at the 2011 European Dressage Championship. He is one of the top riders in the world. Image by Clive Mason / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 16. Mayssa Pessoa — Handball — Brazil _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/23/18/enhanced-buzz-16410-1343084212-2.jpg) Age: 28 Twitter: _@MayssaPessoa_ (https://twitter.com/mayssapessoa) Bio: Pessoa is a top goalkeeper in the world of handball. She plays professionally in France. (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 17. Hedvig Lindahl — Soccer — Sweden _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web05/2012/7/23/19/enhanced-buzz-17523-1343084795-10.jpg) Age: 29 Twitter: _@Hedvig_Lindahl_ (https://twitter.com/hedvig_lindahl) Bio: Lindahl is a tok goalkeeper in Sweden's professional women's soccer league. She's played internationally for almost 10 years. She was on the Swedish team that won Silver at the World Championships in 2003. Image by JOHANNES EISELE / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 18. Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel — Field Hockey — Netherlands _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/7/23/18/enhanced-buzz-4844-1343083877-10.jpg) Age: 25 Twitter: N/A Bio: Dirkse van den Heuvel is an up and coming field hockey star in the Netherlands. London will mark her first Olympics as she teams up with fellow out bringing a second straight gold medal to the Netherlands. Image by ENRIQUE MARCARIAN / Reuters (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 19. Rikke Skov — Handball — Denmark _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/ web05/2012/7/23/19/enhanced-buzz-16436-1343084457-4.jpg) Age: 31 Twitter: N/A Bio: Rikke Skov was a member of the 2004 Olympic handball team that won gold for Denmark. She's won many awards for her play on both the international and club levels. In 2009 she retired from the sport, before changing her mind, and returning to the national team. Image by Bela Szandelszky / AP (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) 20. Lisa Dahlkvist — Soccer — Sweden _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web03/2012/7/23/19/enhanced-buzz-29243-1343085077-9.jpg) Age: 25 Twitter: _@LisaDahlkvist_ (https://twitter.com/LisaDahlkvist) Bio: Dahlkvist is a young midfielder for Sweden. She played on their 2011 World Cup team. She's been out since 2008. Image by THOMAS KIENZLE / Getty Images (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) (javascript:;) Bonus: Pia Sundhage — Soccer Coach — USA _View this image ›_ (http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/enhanced/web04/2012/7/19/14/enhanced-buzz-23312-1342720867-12.jpg) Image by Colin E. Braley / AP