The Olympics and Orange County : Thirty-six U.S. athletes and two head coaches in Barcelona are county residents.

Badminton:

Name: Erika Von Heiland Age: 26 City: Anaheim Profile: 1991 Olympic festival silver medalist overcame knee injury and shortage of training funds to earn a singles berth.

Baseball:

Name: Phil Nevin Age: 21 City: Placentia Profile: Cal State Fullerton third baseman was Houston Astros’ first pick in 1992 amateur draft. Named college player of the year.

Canoe Men’s (Flatwater Sprint):

Name: David Spaulding Age: 25 City: Newport Beach Profile: Worked as a gofer at the canoe races during the 1984 games. A UC Irvine graduate, he’s in Barcelona as an alternate. Name: Fred Spaulding Age: 26 City: Costa Mesa Profile: Newport Aquatic Center member is making a bid for two medals, in the canoe singles 500- and 1,000-meter events. Name: Jim Terrell Age: 27 City: Newport Beach Profile: Making his third trip to the Olympics and hoping to win his first medal. Has won a record 27 U.S. Olympic Festival medals.

Judo:

Name: Tony Okada Age: 19 City: Stanton Profile: Savanna High grad is seeking to become first American to win Olympic judo title. Won a gold medal at ’91 Olympic Festival.

Men’s / Women’s Kayak (Flatwater Sprint):

Name: Greg Barton Age:32 City: Newport Beach Profile: Kayak double gold medalist in ’88 Games, he won gold medal in singles 1,000 meters in 1991 world championships. Name: Mark Hamilton Age: 34 City: Costa Mesa Profile: City of Orange employee was a member of 1,000-meter quad crew that won row-off for right to represent the U.S. Name: Mitch Kahn Age: 31 City: San Clemente Profile: An Orange County fireman stationed in Mission Viejo, he will be an alternate in Barcelona after his quad lost row-off. Name: Sheila Conover Age: 29 City: Newport Beach Profile: Making her third Olympic appearance, she will be competing in the 500-meter singles and quadruple events. Name: Cathy Marino Age: 35 City: Huntington Beach Profile: Oldest member of the kayak team and a 1988 Olympian, she will compete in double and quadruple 500-meter events.

Rowing Men’s:

Name: Chuck McKibben Age: 27 City: Balboa Island Profile: Quadruple sculler is Corona del Mar High graduate who competed at Orange Coast College, will coach there next year. Name: Greg Springer Age: 31 City: Costa Mesa Profile: UC Irvine product will be participating in third Olympics. Finished second in single sculls in 1986 Goodwill Games.

Sailboarding:

Name: Lanee Butler Age: 22 City: San Juan Capistrano Profile: Took a year off from UC Irvine to practice for Olympic trials and won final qualifying race to secure a berth on the team.

Soccer:

Name: Mike Lapper Age: 21 City: Huntington Beach Profile: Defender who has fought back from broken leg two years ago and strained knee ligaments last winter to make team. Name: Joe-Max Moore Age: 21 City: Irvine Profile: Mission Viejo High product provides offensive punch off bench. Had three goals in U.S. team’s last five matches.

Men’s and Women’s Swimming

Name: Ron Karnaugh Age: 26 City: Mission Viejo Profile: Ranked second in world in 200 individual medley, Mission Viejo Nadadores member was a ’91 Pan Am gold medalist. Name: Janet Evans Age: 20 City: Placentia Profile: Winner of three gold medals in ’88 Games, holds world records in the 400-, 800- and 1,500-meter freestyle events.

Tennis Men’s:

Name: Michael Chang Age: 20 City: Coto de Caza Profile: Has been playing in Europe in recent weeks to sharpen game on red clay, surface that will be used in Barcelona.

Men’s and Women’s Track

Name: Brian Blutreich Age: 25 City: Mission Viejo Profile: After finishing fifth in U.S. trials, he was named to team after winner Kammy Keshmiri was suspended for failing drug test. Name: Allen James Age: 28 City: Mission Viejo Profile: Upper Newport Bay is favorite training spot for Seattle transplant who is only U.S. entry in 20-kilometer race. Name: Bonnie Dasse Age: 33 City: Costa Mesa Profile: One of the top shotputters in the United States for nearly a decade, she finished 12th in the 1988 Olympics in Seoul.

Men’s and Women’s Volleyball

Name: Nick Becker Age: 23 City: Newport Beach Profile: A 6-4 outside hitter, he was a longshot to make the team, but steady play during World League matches earned him a berth. Name: Carlos Briceno Age: 24 City: Fountain Valley Profile: Versatility and passing ability helped Fountain Valley High grad be among the last few players to make the 12-man roster. Name: Scott Fortune Age: 26 City: Laguna Beach Profile: Will start at outside hitter and serve as the team’s captain after starring as reserve in 1988 U.S. gold-medal victory. Name: Brent Hilliard Age: 22 City: Dana Point Profile: The 1992 NCAA player of the year at Cal State Long Beach, will be a backup to Steve Timmons at opposite the setter. Name: Steve Timmons Age: 33 City: Newport Beach Profile: A two-time gold medalist and MVP of 1984 Olympics, he returned to the U.S. team after playing two seasons in Italy. Name: Tammy Liley Age: 27 City: Westminster Profile: A member of the 1988 Olympic team, she is considered one of the squad’s most versatile players and is a valuable reserve. Name: Elaina Oden Age: 25 City: Irvine Profile: Former University of Pacific star will start at middle blocker alongside sister Kim. Considered one of best blockers in world. Name: Kim Oden Age: 28 City: Irvine Profile: NCAA’s player of decade for the 1980s at Stanford, she is one of five U.S. team members with previous Olympic experience.

Water Polo:

Name: Jeff Campbell Age: 29 City: Irvine Profile: The most versatile player on the U.S. team, he plays every position except goalkeeper. He is especially strong on defense. Name: Chris Duplanty Age: 26 City: Irvine Profile: Doesn’t figure to play much since he is backing up Craig Wilson, who is considered to be the best goalies in the world. Name: Mike Evans Age: 32 City: Irvine Profile: Tricky offensive moves make him dangerous. UC Irvine product often enters the pool when U.S. needs to score. Name: Doug Kimbell Age: 32 City: Orange Profile: Considered by Coach Bill Barnett to be strongest two-meter defender in the world; also has a powerful outside shot. Name: John Vargas Age: 31 City: Irvine Profile: Water polo coach at Corona del Mar High last nine years, he is the smallest member of this team at 5-10, 160 pounds.

WRESTLING (Freestyle):

Name: Dan Henderson Age: 21 City: San Clemente Profile: Cal State Fullerton product defeated 1988 Olympian John Morgan in Greco-Roman 180.5-pound class to make the team. NOTE: Injury forced the removal of Jason Moler of Yorba Linda from the baseball team and Rhett Harty of Anaheim from the soccer team. Head Coaches: Badminton: Vicki Toutz, Los Alamitos / Water Polo: Bill Barnett, Newport Beach Source: United States Olympic Committee