Countdown to the 2012 Olympics: Top 10 Storylines and Stars to Watch

The mercury is rising, the anticipation is growing and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London is nudging its way into our collective sports consciousness.

In a word, "Hooray!"

To feed your impending Olympics fever, I've dug up the 10 most compelling storylines heading into London.

These are the athletes, rivalries and showcase events that will have you glued to the television set, or the computer screen, at ungodly hours of the night.

Happy watching, and happy sleep deprivation.

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Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1130817-countdown-to-the-2012-olympics-top-10-storylines-and-stars-to-watch

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