Leonel Manzano- track and field
Leonel was born in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico and now resides in Austin, Texas. He was a middle-distance runner and graduate of the University of Texas at Austin in 2008. Leonels track event is the 1500-meter.
Prelims: Mens 1500 M: 8:05 PM Aug 3rd
Semifinals: Aug 5th
Finals: Aug 7th, 9:15 PM
Manuel Huerta, triathlon: Of all the Olympians on this list, triathlete Manuel Huerta may be the proudest to represent the United States in London. His grandmother fled Cuba in the 1980 Mariel boatlift. Huerta, who would race into the ocean to help fishermen haul in catches and bring fish home to his mother, says he is incredibly grateful to the country that helped his parents pursue a better life.
Triathlon: Aug 7th, 11:30 AM
Sarah Robles, weightlifting: Hailing from San Jacinto, California, Sarah Robles is excited to represent the United States at her first Olympics. Though teammate Holley Mangold has captured the lion’s share of media attention, look for Robles to make her own mark in London.