Many of the competitors representing other countries were born in China, including the women's bronze medalist, Feng Tianwei who represented Singapore.
In the Four Pillars of Destiny, the hour you were born represents the final and most personal pillar -- it also determines your "secret animal".
Talking points: Although raised in Denver, Franklin could have represented Canada, where both her parents were born.
Christina, who was born when the family was living in West Grove, Pa., was one of the 50 "Faces of Hope" representing children from 50 states who were born on Sept. 11.
They are tirelessly committed to their constituencies and communities and like Jo, many, me included, share the great sense of pride that comes in representing the area in which they were born and grew up.
These individuals were born in countries representing the following broad geographic regions: Africa, N=21; Caribbean, N=5; Central and South America, N=5 East Asiaa, N=5; Europe, N=4; Middle East, N=4; South Asia, N=4; and Southeast Asia, N=3.
Most were born in Australia but other nationalities were well represented, with women born in 33 other countries, who between them spoke 11 languages other than English at home.
In those days you had to represent the country where you were born so for Joe, Scotland was a no.
Nobody heckled the Altintop twins — Hamit and Halil — who were born Germans but represent Turkey's national team.
Both were born in 1891, but they represent a way of life that is much older.
