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30 Athletes You Need to Follow on Instagram If You're Obsessed With the Olympics

Aug 14 2016 - 3:00pm

The 2016 Summer Olympics [1] in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, have whipped social media into a total frenzy. Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones blew up her Twitter feed with hilarious commentary [2], athletes have been dominating Snapchat [3] with their amazing stories, and the internet nearly had a meltdown after the oiled-up Tongan flag bearer arrived to the opening ceremonies [4]. If you're experiencing all kinds of FOMO, we don't blame you, but luckily there's a solution. The Olympics' best and brightest have been posting some pretty amazing photos of the Games from their point of view to Instagram, and they shouldn't be missed. From Michael Phelps [5]'s group selfies to the badass women's gymnastics squad [6], check out everyone you should be following below.

Michael Phelps — Swimming

Ryan Lochte — Swimming

Allison Schmitt — Swimming

Katie Ledecky — Swimming

Caeleb Dressel — Swimming

Chase Kalisz — Swimming

Gabby Douglas — Gymnastics

Morolake Akinosun — Track & Field

Jake Dalton — Gymnastics

Serena Williams — Tennis

Kerri Walsh Jennings — Volleyball

Miles Chamley-Watson — Fencing

Julia Reinprecht — Field Hockey

Simone Biles — Gymnastics

Kassidy Cook — Diving

Mikaela Mayer — Boxing

DeMarcus Cousins — Basketball

Samuel Mikulak — Gymnastics

Dagmara Wozniak — Fencing

Aly Raisman — Gymnastics

Laurie Hernandez — Gymnastics

Deajah Stevens — Track & Field

David Boudia — Diving

Draymond Green — Basketball

Sam Dorman — Diving

Danell Leyva — Gymnastics

Maxwell Holt — Volleyball

Lilly King — Swimming

Claressa Shields — Boxing

Ibtihaj Muhammad — Fencing


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