New Americans Represent US at London Games
The 2012 Olympics started today in London. Immigration Impact reminds us that Team USA is made up of many “new Americans.” 38 of those competing on Team USA are naturalized U.S. citizens. Among them:
Lopez Lomong (Men’s 5000M), born in southern Sudan
Khatuna Lorig (Archery), former Soviet Union
Meb Keflezighi (Marathon), Eritrea
Janet Cherobon-Bawcom (Women’s 10,000M), Kenya
Nick Delpopolo (Judo), Montenegro
KJ
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