Originally published Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 6:56 PM
Athletes with local connections at the London Games
Men Track and field Local connection Result Jamie Nieto Born in Seattle Sixth in high jump final WOMEN Basketball Local connection Result...
Men
| Track and field | Local connection | Result |
| Jamie Nieto | Born in Seattle | Sixth in high jump final |
| Basketball | Local connection | Result |
| Sue Bird | Storm | 2 points, 5 assists in win over Canada |
| Lauren Jackson | Storm (competing for Australia) | 12 points in win over China |
| Track and field | Local connection | Result |
| Kara Patterson | Skyview High School (Vancouver, Wash.) | 15th in Group 1 javelin qualifying |
| Volleyball | Local connection | Result |
| Tamari Miyashiro | UW | U.S. beats Dominican Republic 3-0 |
| Courtney Thompson | Kentlake High School (Kent), UW | Started at setter in 3-0 U.S. win |
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