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2012 Person of the Year

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Which person had the best year in 2012, add anyone you feel should be included
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    Michael Phelps

    1985
    “ Broke the record for most medals in an Olympic career „
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    Gabby Douglas

    “ Not only Became the first African American the All Around Gold, but the first American to win the All Around and Team Gold „
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    Liam Neeson

    1952
    “ Several films were released this year „
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    Allison Schmitt

    1990
    “ Won 5 medals in the Summer Olympics  „
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    Katie Ledecky

    “ Shocked the world by winning Gold in the 800-Meter freestyle „
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    Ryan Lochte

    1984
    “ Won 5 medals in the Summer Olympics „
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    Missy Franklin

    1995
    “ Won 5 medals in the Summer Olympics  „
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    Joss Whedon

    1964
    “ Directed The Avengers, produced two other films, and ran Dark Horse's Buffy Comic book line. Also saw the 10th Anniversary of Firefly „
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    Kyla Ross

    1996
    “ Member of the Fierce Five „
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    Aly Raisman

    “ Member of the Fierce Five Gymnastics Team, Won the Gold Medal for the Floor exercise   „
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    Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain

    “ Celebrated her Diamond Jubliee and The Summer Olympics   „
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    McKayla Maroney

    1995
    “ Became the face of a new Internet Meme „
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    Jordyn Wieber

    1995
    “ Won the hearts of millions by just missing out on the All Around finals  „
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    Tom Brady

    1977
    added by: dont mess with the best
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    Barack Obama

    1961
    “ President of the US, won reelection  „
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    Jeremy Lin

    1988
    added by: Robby Benton
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    Christopher J. Christie

    1962
    added by: Robby Benton
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    Miguel Cabrera

    1983
    “ First player to win MLB's Triple Crown since 1967 „
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    Mitt Romney

    1947
    “ Ran for President  „
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    Joseph Gordon-Levitt

    1981
    “ Had several films come out this year „
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    E. L. James

    1963
    added by: Kate Kavanagh
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    LeBron James

    1984
    “ Won his first NBA finals championship, was the NBA MVP, Finals MVP and won the Olympic Gold Medal.  „

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