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Team U.S.A. Opening Ceremony Snapshots

From Hope Solo, Lolo Jones and more Olympians, see the magic of the Summer Games through their eyes
By Laura Franco Updated July 27, 2012 07:30 PM
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KELLEY O'HARA

KELLEY O'HARA
Credit: Courtesy Kelley O'Hara

Sport: Women's Soccer
Here's looking at you, Team U.S.A.! The former Stanford forward puts her creative photography skills to use as she and her teammates gather around for one photogenic smartphone photo, with O'Hara Tweeting, "Opening Ceremonies!!! Eeeeeeeeee!!!!"

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BERNARD LAGAT

BERNARD LAGAT
Credit: Courtesy Bernard Lagat

Track amp Field
Look who distance runner Lagat literally ran into on his way to the Opening Ceremony: Team U.S.A. basketball star Kobe Bryant! "Hanging out with the great @KobeBryant!" he wrote.

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ANGELA RUGGIERO

ANGELA RUGGIERO
Credit: Courtesy Angela Ruggiero

Sport: Ice Hockey
Although she's not playing in London, the Winter Olympics veteran took in the grand view from her seat inside Olympic Stadium, Tweeting, "Getting ready for the Opening Ceremonies!"

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MCKAYLA MARONEY

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Sport: Women's Gymnastics
With gymnastics kicking off on Saturday, the reigning world vault champion (center) and her teammates (from left to right) Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, Kyla Ross and Aly Raisman put on their best Game faces at the Olympic Village. "Fab five," Maroney wrote.

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SHEA BUCKNER

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Sport: Water Polo
No jacket required? The up-and-coming water polo star faces a fashion crisis of Olympic proportions as he dresses for the London Games Opening Ceremony on Friday.

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MISSY FRANKLIN

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Sport: Swimming
Spirit fingers, spirit toes! Though the 17-year-old star swimmer couldn't attend the Opening Ceremony – swimming competition starts Saturday – that didn't stop Franklin from celebrating in style: "Got my nails done before I swim tomorrow (AH!) and I am officially ready to race!!!" she Tweeted.

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ANDRE INGUODALA

ANDRE INGUODALA
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Sport: Men's Basketball
After his teammates modeled their uniforms, the NBA star buttons up his Ralph Lauren oxford shirt before parading alongside Team U.S.A.

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CARLI LLOYD

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Sport: Women's Soccer
Hooray, berets! The women's soccer midfielder and captain Christie Rampone strike a patriotic pose before heading to Olympic Stadium, with Lloyd announcing, "We are ready!"

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JAKE DALTON

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Sport: Gymnastics
Look who's got the best seat in the house: The gymnast snaps a shot of his fancy wingtips as he gets ready to enjoy the show from Olympic Village. "My seat for the opening ceremonies! Front row!" he Tweeted.

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SHANNON ROWBURY

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Sport: Track amp Field
No, you can't Just Do It – at least when it comes to dressing like an Olympian, as the middle distance runner learned. "So much Team USA Nike Gear that they gave us a book on how to wear it! Fancy schmansy!" she Tweeted along with a book of Olympic attire guidelines.

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KATIE O'DONNELL

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Sport: Field Hockey
Shortly after arriving in London, O'Donnell and her teammates join Today show co-hosts Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie for a quick chat. "Getting ready for opening ceremony in just a few hours now," the Olympian Tweeted.

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LOLO JONES

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Cheerio! Posing alongside English law enforcement before she made her way into the Olympic Stadium, Jones writes, "This is not Halloween... It's me heading to the Olympic ceremonies with a London policeman."

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