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Going for the gold: Olympic hopefuls share their stories

The countdown is on. With just 100 days until the London 2012 Summer Olympics, here's a look at some of the athletes who have been training for their moment on the world stage.

The countdown is on. With just 100 days until the London 2012 Summer Olympics, here's a look at some of the athletes who have been training for their moment on the world stage.

Explore the videos above to watch recent NBC News interviews with the following Olympic hopefuls:

Trey Hardee
Hometown:  Birmingham, AL
Sport:  Track & Field - Decathlon
Birthdate: Feb. 7, 1984

Missy Franklin
Hometown:  Centennial, CO
Sport:  Swimming
Birthdate: May 10, 1995               

Jordyn Wieber
Hometown: DeWitt, MI
Sport:  Gymnastics
Birthdate: July 12, 1995

Maya Moore
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Sport: Basketball
Birthdate: June 11, 1989

Ryan Lochte
Hometown: Daytona Beach, FL
Sport: Swimming
Birthdate: Aug. 3, 1984

Michael Phelps
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Sport: Swimming
Birthdate: June 30, 1985

Misty May-Treanor
Hometown: Costa Mesa, CA
Sport: Beach Volleyball
Birthdate: July 30, 1977

Kerri Walsh-Jennings
Hometown: Saratoga, CA
Sport: Beach Volleyball
Birthdate: Aug. 15, 1978