London 2012's new Olympic stars
The new Olympic stars the world will be talking about at London 2012
Missy Franklin: the first US woman to swim in seven events in one Games
The 17-year-old American with size 13 feet is being billed as the future of women's swimming ahead of London 2012
Nicola Adams: Women's boxing is about skills rather than power
The trailblazing British boxer and London 2012 gold medal contender Nicola Adams believes women should be able to take part in any sport they want
Qiu Bo: The China diver who stands between Tom Daley and glory
Ferocious discipline and a determination to drag his family from poverty make 'Mr Consistency' the man to beat at London 2012
Laura Trott: The find of the century cycling for double Olympic gold
Laura Trott has every chance of attaining celebrity status at London 2012 with her exploits in the team pursuit and omnium
London 2012: Jordyn Wieber: the US gymnast going for Olympic gold
The 17-year-old bears comparison to the legendary Nadia Comaneci and will be the favourite at London 2012, writes Tim Adams
Yohan Blake: the Beast who could beat Usain Bolt at London 2012
The first of a series on rising Olympic stars charts how the young Jamaican has sped to become world No1 over 100m and 200m
