Natives of Fayette County are making a mark at the 2012 Olympics in London. According to The Citizen, Fayette's local newspaper, graduates of county high schools are among the competitors. Christian Taylor, who graduated from Tyrone's Sandy Creek High School in 2009, earned the top spot in the Trimple Jump qualifying round on Tuesday. Another competitor, soccer player Kelly O'Hara, graduated from Starr's Mill High School in 2006. The U.S. soccer team is scheduled to play for a gold medal Thursday.
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