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Alexandre Despatie is a male diver who has been in the spotlight for almost 15 years even though this Laval native is not even 30. It's as though he's grown up before Canada's eyes.The 2012 games are Despatie's fourth time at the Show. I remember him as a 15 year old at the 2000 Games where he finished an amazing 4th place on the platform. He has since medalled in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Incredibly, he is the first diver in history to have earned world titles in all three diving disciplines (1, 3, 10 metres). He has also been named Canada's male athlete of the year (2005). It seems that Alexandre has some bad luck, before the 2008 Games he broke his foot. This time around- he incurred a concussion and head wound while training for an event about 2 weeks ago.He reports that he is recovering well and believes he will he ready to go for the London Games. You can find more information on his website at: alexandredespatie.ca or via his twitter account @adespatie

Rosie MacLennan is another major medal contender in trampoline at the London Games. She is another who has recently been conncussed and describes her recovery as 2 steps forward and one step back. She's been competeing internationally since she was 11 and is ready for the big show. She finished 7th in Beijing and since then has won a recent event in Mexico. She trains in Richmond Hill with her teamates and is a U of T grad. Find her blog at: http://www.rosiemaclennan.ca/

Below is the official Anthem for the 2012 Olympics