You've Never Seen Olympians Like This Before
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We've seen all the epic action photos and videos at the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo. But what about the moments before and after the highlights?
These athletes are more than just extremely talented at what they do. They are human beings with tons of emotion and personality.
Take a look at the big names and rising stars from the Tokyo Summer Games who stole the show and won Instagram gold.
Don't mind me. Just thinking about all of the medals I'm going to win.
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We only look this cool every four years.
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Hey, look at us. Who would have thought? Not me.
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Ugh, gold jewelry these days is so heavy.
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'Everything the light touches is our kingdom.'
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The umbrella's only purpose is to inform you that I'm in Tokyo.
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This is her little training partner.
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On Belay? Belay on. Climbing. Climb away.
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She's 13 and thriving.
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Olympic dirt hits different.
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So speedy, it's shocking.
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A sub 46 in the 400 hurdles? That. Is. Super. Human.
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Hands up if you're the daughter of a U.S. soccer legend.
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These swimmers are coordinated and hydrated.
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Medal selfies are the best kind of selfies.
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One with the ocean.
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'Loud noises!'
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Rings for dayyyys.
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Have to show off that Olympics swag.
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We only row for life.
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'Second to the right, and straight until morning.'
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'Strike a pose, Vogue.'
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Hi, Mom. Hi, Mom.
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Never washing that hand.
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Not even one strand of hair out of place.
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This is what a properly placed logo looks like.
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It's showtime!
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Smiling because I run real fast.
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We are all about the blazers at the Olympics.
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'This girl is on fire!'
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Gold vibes.
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