Part of the appeal of the Olympics every four years are the interesting stories behind many of the athletes.
Most of the attention goes to the premier athletes like Michael Phelps, Lolo Jones or Usain Bolt.
But there are plenty of regular Joes, or Janes, that also participate.
For many of these types, the 2012 summer games in London will mark the culmination of years of hard work that won't result in any huge payoff or major endorsement.
They have to work your average 9-to-5, or in some cases still go to school, all while training for the biggest event of their athletic lives.
U.S. long jumper Dwight Phillips is also the CFO and founder of Atlanta-based television production company Rebel Star Media
Source: Rebel Star Media
Aspiring actress Julie Zetlin is the only American rhythmic gymnast competing in London this summer
Source: USA Today
Three-time diving Olympian Troy Dumais is the University of Texas football team's "life advisor"
Source: USA Today
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