Breakout athletes of 2012

Twelve athletes you didn't know when the year started, but you do now:

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The Associated Press Photo By Ben Curtis Thu, 9 Aug, 2012 3:36 PM EDT

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Alex Morgan: The darling of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, Morgan scored the winning goal in the Olympic semifinal against Canada to send the American's to the gold-medal game against Japan, where the U.S. avenged its loss in the 2011 World Cup.
Alex Morgan: The darling of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team, Morgan scored the winning goal in the Olympic semifinal against Canada to send the American's to the gold-medal game against Japan, where the U.S. avenged its loss in the 2011 World Cup.

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