The Top US Athletes To Watch In The 2012 Olympics

Tyson Gay, Track and Field

The world’s second fastest man, Tyson Gay, is fortunate be in London. The 29-year-old underwent hip surgery that kept him off the track for nearly an entire year. In March, he was unable to jog. But now, Gay is close to his former self and has his sites set on upsetting Jamaica’s Usain Bolt in the 100-meter. It’s a tall order to meet, considering he’ll need to run a 9.7 to even step foot on the podium. But, Gay is up to the task.