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Jul 21, 2012 12:00 PM EDT
The 9 Olympic Athletes You Need To Know Before The Opening Ceremony

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Jennifer Kessy

Event: Beach Volleyball

Hails From: San Juan Capistrano, California

Olympic: Freshman

Why She's A Big Deal: Since teaming up with April Ross five years ago, the duo have become one of the best beach volleyball teams in the world. And, after being narrowly edged out of qualification for the '08 Games, they have been training for four years with their eyes on the '12 prize.

Could Be The Next: Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, who happen to be her biggest competition.

Bet You'll Never Guess That: Jen's got a crush on Ryan Reynolds. Girl, get in line!

Photo: Courtesy of Covergirl

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