[REAL VERSION] London 2012

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Girl Power Dominates Olympics

The 2012 Olympics marks the first time in history that Team USA features more female athletes and Midwestern Olympians are proving that statistic to be true. Of the 75 Olympians from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota, 38 ladies rein in the team over 26 guys. Pictured first is Chicago diver Christina Loukas, who is headed for her second Olympic appearance. Click to see more the local ladies and their girl power. (Tia Brooks of Michigan and Susie Scanlan of Minnesota not pictured)

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Girl Power Dominates Olympics

The 2012 Olympics marks the first time in history that Team USA features more female athletes and Midwestern Olympians are proving that statistic to be true. Of the 75 Olympians from Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota, 39 ladies rein in the team over 26 guys.

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