London Olympics 2012

Local racer Connor Fields finished seventh today in the men’s BMX finals at the Summer Olympics in London, finishing with a time of 1:03.033.

Green Valley High School grad, Connor Fields is burning up the BMX track at the Olympic Games. Fields clocked the fastest time in the first three, of five runs during his heat.

Local athlete Connor Fields advanced this morning to the BMX semifinals at the London Summer Olympic Games.

You don't have to fly across the pond to see a gold medalist in person. We have one living right here in Las Vegas -- and you can see her in her element for free every week making a splash at a local casino.

Local Olympian and BMX Supercross champion Connor Fields advanced to the BMX quarterfinals. Former UNLV and Silverado standout Amanda Bingson was 28th in the women's hammer throw.

News 3's Sports anchor Randy Howe has a look at the day's action in London and how the Americans fared at the London summer Olympics.

They stormed into the London summer Olympics as early favorites and did not disappoint. Now with gold medalsf for team and all around individual medals, the American women gymnasts are inspiring a new generation of athletes.

Medals in a variety of events, including archery, judo and swimming, will be awarded. The U.S. men's basketball team will face Nigeria.

A local teenager will be front and center as wrestling takes over at the London Olympics. Next week 17-year-old Jake Rau and his family are headed to the games for a once in a lifetime trip.

He calls himself just a Las Vegas kid trying to ride his bike all the way to London. Connor Fields has done that.

Today is the day when the world will turn its attention to London for the start of the Summer Games.

The summer games start Friday in London and tonight Kevin West gives us a look UNLV track coach Khadevis Robinson who is making his second trip to the Olympics.

Soon the world will turn its attention to London for the start of the summer games. News 3 sports director Kevin West introduces us to local track and field star Amanda Bingson who will be competing in the Olympics.

Boxer Michael Hunter missed out on a chance to represent the USA in the 2008 games after a shocking loss in the Americas qualifier. He elected not to turn pro and he'll definitely be one to watch in London.

Later this month the eyes of the world will be focused on London and the Olympic Games. Today, News 3's Jerry Brown met some local athletes who will not only be representing our country in the competition, but also our valley.