Daniele Molmenti

Sport: Canoeing

Nation: Italy

DOB: August 1, 1984

Hometown: Pordenone

Career Highlights: After finishing 10th in his first Olympic appearance in 2008, Molmenti expects a much better result four years later. Molmenti has won two straight and three of the last four European championships in the K-1 slalom event. He's had plenty of international success since Beijing, winning gold at the 2010 worlds while also winning the World Cup title that same year. Molmenti's previous experience at the Games, plus his steady improvement heading into London, will help him bring home a medal.

Olympic History: 2008