Think you know your stuff when it comes to Olympic Athletes? Check out this listing of competing 2008 Summer Olympic athletes with Milwaukee-area connections -- you may be surprised to learn of the Olympic stars who've either grown up or settled in the Milwaukee area.
Garrett Weber-Gale
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Garrett Weber-Gale now calls Austin, TX, home, but many Milwaukeeans know this now-famous swimmer from his days at Nicolet High School. He graduated in 2003.
Chellsie Memmel
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A West Allis native, Olympic gymnast Chellsie Memmel now lives in New Berlin, where her family owns and runs M&M Gymnastics.
Beezie Madden
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Although she now lives in Cazennovia, NY, Elizabeth “Beezie” Madden was born near Mequon -- a fitting area for a girl who'd grow up to be an Olympic equestrian.
Kate Markgraf
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Soccer player Kate Markgraf is claimed by both Michigan and Massachusetts, where she was born and went to school, respectively, but her newest residence is in Whitefish Bay where she recently moved with her husband, a Milwaukee-area native, and son.
Ben Askren
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Although Ben Askren has made waves at the University of Missouri, this outspoken wrestler first stood out at Arrowhead High School in Hartland, where he grew up.
Dwyane Wade
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Dwyane Wade, originally from Chicago, was a local hero when he played for the Marquette Golden Eagles. Though he's since gone to the Miami Heat, he's still got a place in the heart of many Milwaukeeans.
Michael Redd
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Originally hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Michael Redd has played for the Milwaukee Bucks since 2000, which makes him a native as far as Milwaukee residents are concerned.
Andrew Bogut
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Another local via the NBA and the Milwaukee Bucks, Andrew Bogut is also playing men's basketball -- for the Aussies. Bogut was born in Melbourne, Australia.
