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friend. She added that he helped develop her confdence and encouraged her rapid ascent onto the platform of world class 10-meter diving competition. The bond between the two is apparent. Proctor stated with pride that James deserved the limelight, “She has a great work ethic and deserves all of the recognition.” Even with all of her remarkable accomplishments, James remains quiet and unassuming. She said simply, “I like it best, when I’m trying to perfect something.”

For Anna James, the road to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London will run through Federal Way, WA, a suburb of Seattle. The trials will be held June 18-24, 2012 at Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. More than 100 of the nation’s best divers are expected to vie for spots on the 2012 Olympic Team.

The Olympic Games is an unbelievable event where athletes from all over the world come together to compete and represent their countries. It is a time when the world can forget about problems and focus on the amazing talents of so many fantastic athletes. It is a great tradition that started in 776 BC and hopefully will go on forever. The Olympics represent all that is good within the human spirit. Throughout the history of the Olympic Games, we have had some of the greatest moments, most talented athletes and unbelievable stories. U MLM