Team USA is going for gold at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. From Simone Biles to Megan Rapinoe, see photos of all the athletes competing.
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The 2021 Tokyo Olympics have begun! Following a one-year delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Summer Olympics have kicked off with athletes from all over the world flyign to Tokyo, Japan to win big for their respective country. The Games will see the usual competing sports like basketball, soccer, gymnastics, swimming and more, as well as new competitions like freestyle BMX and 3×3 basketball.
Team USA, as always, is an odds on favorite to take home a plethora of gold medals. They have a number of legendary athletes representing them this go around, such as Megan Rapinoe, Sue Bird, Kevin Durant, Naomi Graham, and more. Here, legendary gymnast Simone Biles is met with cheers from American supporters while walking to her gate for her flight to Tokyo for the Summer Olympicson July 14. To see more photos of the all-star athletes competing in the 2021 Olympics, click through the gallery.
Simone Biles Showing Off A Bronze Medal
Simone Biles proudly shows off her bronze medal while at the Tokyo Olympics. She won the medal in the balance beam competition after withdrawing from all her other events.
Simone Biles on the Balance Beam
Simone Biles slays the balance beam while competing at the Tokyo Olympics. She came in third place, winning the bronze medal, and her seventh medal overall in her Olympic career.
Suni Lee wins the gold medal
Sunisa ‘Suni’ Lee of the U.S. kisses her gold medal after winning the women’s gymnastics all-around on July 29, 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics. Suni came in first in the competition ahead of competitors from Brazil and Russia.
Suni Lee receives a gold medal
Suni Lee receives the gold medal in the women’s individual all-around final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on July 29, 2021. Suni scored 57.433 for her incredible performance
Suni Lee during the medal ceremony
Suni Lee during the medal ceremony after winning gold in the women’s individual all-around final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The 18-year-old looked so proud after her amazing accomplishment.
Katie Ledecky in the pool
Katie Ledecky cheers after winning gold in the Women’s 1500m Freestyle Final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre during the 2020 Olympic Games. She also got silver for the 400m freestyle.
Katie Ledecky Gets Her Gold Medal
Katie Ledecky receives her gold medal after winning the Women’s 1500m Freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics. Nearly a decade ago, Katie won her first gold medal at the London Olympics!
Carissa Moore holds up a flag
Carissa Moore of the United States celebrates after the women’s surfing match at Tsurigasaki Surfing Beach in Japan. She won gold in the women’s shortboard competition.
Jordan Chiles on the floor
Jordan Chiles on the floor during the Tokyo Olympics. She replaced Simone Biles in the all-around team final.
Jordan Chiles & Simone Biles pose together
Simone Biles poses for pictures with teammate Jordan Chiles after an artistic gymnastics practice session at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Simone and Jordan aren’t just teammates, they’re best friends!
Simone Biles During The Team Final
Simone Biles competes in vault during the USA Gymnastics Women’s Team Final at the 2021 Olympics. She had a shaky landing and was tended to by a team doctor after her performance.
Simone Biles Prepares For The Gymnastics Team Final
Simone Biles during the team final for Women’s Gymnastics at the 2021 Olympics. She withdrew from competing in the rest of the team final due to a ‘medical issue’ after her performance on the vault.
Lydia Jacoby celebrates
Lydia Jacoby celebrates winning gold in the Women’s 100m breaststroke at the Tokyo Olympics. The competiton took place at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
Simone Biles During The Qualifying Round
Simone Biles took a moment to breathe during the qualifying round on July 25. She went out of bounds during her floor routine and first vault, but she still managed to keep a high score.
Simone Biles On The Bars
Simone Biles looked determined and focused during her bars routine in the preliminary round. The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is currently second to Russia ahead of the finals.
Jill Biden clapping
First Lady Jill Biden cheers on the first day of swimming competitions at the Tokyo Aquatics Center, during the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. She was the highest political figure from America at the games.
Team USA walking in the Opening Ceremony
USA! USA! USA! Team USA arrived at the opening ceremony on July 23. Many of the athletes had their phones in the air ready to capture every moment.
Megan Rapinoe competes at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
Soccer star Megan Rapinoe competes for Team USA at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in the first round of the women’s tournament on July 21. Megan and her U.S. teammates sadly lost to Sweden, but the two teams will square off again.
Alex Morgan plays against Sweden at the Tokyo Olympics
Soccer star Alex Morgan of the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) is ready for action during Team USA’s first round match against Sweden at the 2021 Toyko Olympics on July 21. Alex is a forward and previous co-captain of the team.
Simone Biles at the U.S. Olympic Gymnastic Trials
Simone Biles preps for a floor exercise at the women’s U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in St. Louis on June 27, 2021. Unsurprisingly, Simone qualified and is a favorite to win the gold medal for Team USA at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Sam Mikulak qualifies for the Tokyo Olympics
Sam Mikulak celebrates after competing in the floor exercise during the men’s U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in St. Louis on June 26, 2021. Sam qualified and will be representing Team USA at the 2021 Summer Olympics.
U.S. Women’s Gymnastics members qualify for the Tokyo Olympics
Members of the U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastic Team, Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles and Grace McCallum (L-R) are honored after qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics on June 27, 2021. All four athletes are incredible gymnasts and will be tough to beat at the Games!
