The London Olympics are creeping ever closer. Last week the Olympic flame was lit in it’s traditional manner in Greece and every new week a new batch of athletes and their attire are presented to the world. Yesterday it was the turn of some of the USA athletes who’ll be making their way to London in July. The reason why we’re posting these and not some of the other teams is because these are simply some cool portraits.
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Swimmer Michael Phelps poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Swimmer Michael Phelps and his coach Bob Bowman pose for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Swimmer Michael Phelps poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Swimmer Michael Phelps poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Swimmer Michael Phelps poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Sprinter Allyson Felix poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Hurdler Lashinda Demus poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Decathlete Trey Hardee poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Decathlete Trey Hardee poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Archer Brady Ellison poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Cyclist Dotsie Bausch poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Archer Jennifer Nichols poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Cyclist Sarah Hammer poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Paralympic swimmer Jessica Long holds up a gold medal as she poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Taekwondo fighter Diana Lopez poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Archer Jennifer Nichols poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Table tennis player Ariel Hsing poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Fencer Alexander Massialas poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Table tennis player Ariel Hsing poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Diver Cassidy Krug poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Gymnast Gabby Douglas poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Gymnast Nastia Liukin poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Gymnast Jonathan Horton poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Volleyball player Logan Tom poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Shooting athlete Kim Rhode poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Triathlete Hunter Kemper poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Shooting athlete Joshua Richmond poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Shooting athlete Corey Cogdell poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Track & field sprinter Lashawn Merritt poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Badminton player Howard Bach poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Swimmer Natalie Coughlin poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Swimmer Nathan Adrian poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Swimmer Brendan Hansen poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Gymnast Jordyn Wieber poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Gymnast John Orozco poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS

Gymnast McKayla Maroney poses for a portrait during the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit in Dallas. LUCAS JACKSON/REUTERS
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