It’s time. The years of training, the back-breaking pain, the exhaustion, and the moments that almost crushed the athletes will be forgotten as the drama unfolds in Rio de Janeiro. Over the next 16 days, victors will emerge and moments of humanity will capture our hearts.
Nations will erupt with pride as their new heroes take the podium, while others will be devastated by the disappointment of defeat. But all will find glory in the feats of the human body as it flies higher and runs faster than ever before.
For some athletes, the hopes of a lifetime will culminate in one moment as they perform on the world’s biggest stage.
The 554 athletes of Team USA are primed to compete in 27 sports for a possible 244 of 306 total gold medals.
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