There are more than 20 athletes with ties to Tucson looking to make some noise in the pools and on the tracks, courts and fields of London at the XXX Olympic Games. They’re also sounding off on Twitter:

#LondonIsWildcatCountry

Former Wildcat hoops star Andre Iguodala at the opening ceremonies. Photo Tweeted by Andre Iguodala @MindofAI9

Wildcat alum Andre Iguodala and Team USA appear to be barreling toward a basketball gold medal – as long as they play Nigeria every game. USA outscored Nigeria on Aug. 2 by 83 points. Nine of those points belonged to Iggy, who hit all three of his 3-point attempts. Team USA takes on Lithuania on Aug. 4.

That was one of the most amazing moments of my life. #USA!

— Clark Burckle, Jr. (@TheClarkB23) July 27, 2012

-The man known as Cliznark took home a sixth-place finish in the men’s 200-meter breaststroke with a time of 2:09.25.  

Time for some track and field, baby!!! Go team USA!!!!! — Dustin Williams (@trainer911) August 3, 2012

- The Arizona trainer is married to Team USA and UA alum Jill Camarena-Williams.

Thank you for all your supportive tweets! I am overjoyed and could not be having this success without all the people who have supported me.

— Caitlin Leverenz (@cleverenz) July 31, 2012

- The Tucson native and Cal Golden Bear won the first medal of her career, a bronze, in the 200-meter individual medley.  

Arizona alum Bernard Lagat (marathon) poses with hoops star Kobe Bryant, left. Photo Tweeted by Bernard Lagat. @Lagat1500

    (more…)