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The athletes have arrived! Six Olympic hopefuls hopped off the "Road to London" bus Wednesday to meet fans young and old at the NBC Experience Store in New York City. While signing autographs, they shared what it's like to be a sports-world rock star.

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Heather Blitz, Equestrian: "I like being a role model to young athletes, especially if they're interested riding (horses)."

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Connor Fields, BMX: "I just came into New York from Norway. We all had middle seats on the plane. I'm too big for those seats! So yeah, I'm a little tired...but happy to be here!"

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Kayla Harrison, Judo: "I'm representing a sport not many people know about, but they hear Olympian and they think 'greatness,' so I love opening people's eyes to Judo."

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Kari Miller, Volleyball: "It's a lot of fun to do these signings. It makes me feel like a rock star! I think, 'I'll sign my K like this this time.'"

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Myles Porter, Paralympic Judo: "It's fun to engage with people (during a signing). It's a nice break from the training routine."

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Julie Zetlin, Rhythmic Gymnastics: "A lot of little girls who want to be an Olympic gymnast ask what it takes. I say 'Work hard and don't give up.' I've been doing it since I was 4. I don't think you can do it if you don't love it."

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