Meet Your Wisconsin and Minnesota Olympians

They've put in innumerable hours of sweat, blood and tears to get where they are today. They are among the best of the best and are ready to prove their mettle. 529 athletes from 45 states will represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

They are competing in events as diverse as athletics, fencing, rowing, soccer and basketball. For everyone, from 15-year-old swimmer Katie Ledecky to 54-year-old equestrian jumper Karen O’Connor, these Games represent the culmination of all the hard work and dedication they've put in to win the coveted medal.

It's time to meet the Olympians from Wisconsin and Minnesota!

Here are a few quick facts about your Olympians!

Gwen Jorgensen
Sex : Female
Competing in Triathlon
Age : 26
From : Milwaukee, WI

Megan Kalmoe
Sex : Female
Competing in Rowing
Event / position / class : Quadruple Sculls
Age : 28
From : St. Croix Falls, WI

Michael McPhail
Sex : Male
Competing in Shooting
Event / position / class : 50m Rifle Prone
Age : 30
From : Darlington, WI

Ben Provisor
Sex : Male
Competing in Wrestling
Event / position / class : Greco-Roman 74kg
Age : 22
From : Stevens Point, WI

Chas Betts 
Sex : Male 
Competing in Wrestling 
Event / position / class : Greco-Roman 84kg 
Age : 26
From : St. Michael, MN

Kara Goucher
Sex : Female 
Competing in Athletics 
Event / position / class : Marathon
Age : 34
From : Duluth, MN

Amanda Smock 
Sex : Female 
Competing in Athletics 
Event / position / class : Triple Jump
Age : 29
From : Melrose, MN