As the Olympics hit their stride (literally and figuratively) Central New Yorkers have been captivated by athletes with local ties who have made their mark at the 2012 games.
Athletes like swimmer Dana Vollmer who was born in Syracuse set a world and olympic record on her way to gold and SU alum Carmelo Anthony who continues to be a force for Team USA mens basketball continue their quests for Olympic glory.
Here's a look at the upcoming events for Central New York athletes:
Wednesday
Ken Jurkowski (Cornell University) - Single Skulls- Semifinals
Dana Vollmer (Syracuse) - Womens Swimming- 4x200 meter final
Ryan Lochte (Rochester) - 200 meter backstroke semifinals
Thursday:
Ryan Lochte - 200 meter backstroke finals
Carmelo Anthony and Jim Boeheim - Team USA Men's Basketball vs. Nigeria
Meghan Musnicki (Ithaca College) - Womens 8 Rowing Semifinals
Caryn Davies (Ithaca) - Womens 8 Rowing Semifinals
The U.S. boat will feature Davies andMuscniki. The U.S. eight have not lost in six years but will be in for a challenge against Team Canada, a boat that features Syracuse University rower Natalie Mastracci.
Friday:
Ken Jurkowski – Single skulls for medal
Caryn Davies – Womens eight for medal
Meghan Musnicki – Womens eight for medal
Abby Wambach (Rochester)- Womens Soccer qualifier
Saturday:
Sarah Groff (Cooperstown) - Thiathlon
Carmelo Anthony and Jim Boeheim - Team USA Men's Basketball vs. Lithuania
Ryan Lochte - swimming 4x100 medley
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