Social Media Connects London 2012 Athletes, Attendees [VIDEO]

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For the lucky ones in London who get to watch the Olympic games in person, social media brings them even closer to the athletes. We asked a few attendees how their use of social media has changed while they watch the events and which athletes they follow on Twitter.

Check out the video above to find out what they had to say.

Cassidy Quinn Brettler is a Boston-based vlogger currently working on the London 2012 Olympics social media and web team.

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