London Olympics 2012

Among the dozens of athletes hoping to leap, throw or run their way to London as part of the U.S. track and field team is St. Louis native Shannon Leinert. The 24-year-old runner has dreamed of the Olympics since she was 10. If that weren't enough, Leinert is also working on a doctoral degree.

The road to the Olympics in London passes through St. Louis this week.Starting tomorrow, some of the world's top gymnasts will be competing at the…