30 US Olympians You Should Be Following on Social Media
As Olympic athletes all over the world head to Pyeongchang, South Korea, for the 2018 Winter Olympics, we're reminded of how many athletic stars we know and love have been part of Team USA. While we love to watch them as they compete and attempt crazy feats of strength, we also love to get a peek at their everyday lives, especially on social media.
This Winter Games' squad is already giving us a behind-the-scenes look at their training, but we're also keeping tabs on Summer Olympians hoping to make a return for gold in 2020. Read on for a collection of the top social media accounts of US Olympic athletes that you simply have to follow, right now!
Erin Jackson: @speedyj on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic long-track speed skater going for the gold in Pyeongchang.
What she posts: For being a Winter Olympics athlete, Erin shares a lot of warm weather photos. That must be because she's from Ocala, FL.
Bryan Fletcher: @skifletch on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic Nordic skier.
What he posts: Bryan likes his puns and doesn't shy away from the camera. His 'gram shows him constantly having a good time with family, friends, and teammates.
Michael Phelps: @m_phelps00 on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic swimmer โ you already knew that!
What he posts: Michael posts a ton of photos of his baby boy and his gorgeous wife.
Madison Keys: @madisonkeys on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic tennis player.
What she posts: Madison posts creative costumes, fun in the sun with friends, and lots of inspirational quotes.
Elizabeth Beisel: @ebeisel34 on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic swimmer.
What she posts: Elizabeth posts are full of big smiles, guitars, and traveling the world.
Breanna Stewart: @bre_stewart30 on Instagram
Who she is: She's a professional and US Olympic basketball player.
What she posts: Breanna posts lots of love for her team, feminist encouragement, and messages of support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Karen Chen: @karebearsk8 on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic figure skater on her way to to South Korea.
What she posts: Karen shares lots of photos of herself in limber poses, on and off the ice, as well as cute moments between practice.
DeMarcus Cousins: @boogiecousins on Instagram
Who he is: He's a professional and US Olympic basketball player.
What he posts: DeMarcus posts his very well put-together outfits, so he's the guy to follow for manly fashion finds.
Kikkan Randall: @kikkanimal on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic skier competing in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
What she posts: Kikkan posts goofy moments with family, usually out in the snow. Her grin is a staple on her Insta feed.
Gus Kenworthy: @guskenworthy on Instagram
Who he is: He's a freestyle skier competing at 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
What he posts: Gus shares adventure photos, cute animals, and lots of hot body pics, including some of his boyfriend.
Serena Williams: @serenawilliams on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic tennis player.
What she posts: Serena posts fierce photos with her game face on, tender moments with her new baby, and lots of envy-worthy fashion.
Jake Dalton: @jake_dalton on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic gymnast.
What he posts: Jake posts muscles, muscles, and more muscles. This guy is always working out on the 'gram.
Aja Evans: @ajalevans on Twitter
Who she is: She's an Olympic bobsledder representing the US in South Korea.
What she posts: Aja is excellent at engaging with her followers. If you tweet at her, she'll tweet you back.
Maia Shibutani: @maiashibutani on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic ice dancer, competing in South Korea with her brother and partner Alex Shibutani.
What she posts: Maia posts the kind of everyday moments we all love to see and share, like drinking coffee to fight off the cold in her favorite cozy sweater.
Alex Shibutani: @alexshibutani on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic ice dancer, heading to the games with his sister and partner Maia Shibutani.
What he posts: Alex shares photos practicing with his sister, snaps with his pup, and casual pics, just hanging out and looking chill.
Chas Guldemond: @chasguldemond on Instagram
Who he is: He's a snowboarder representing the US in South Korea.
What he posts: Chas shares photos of his adorable family, and lots of boarding pics, both in the snow and on the halfpipe.
Samuel Mikulak: @samuelmikulak on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic gymnast.
What he posts: Samuel shares his travels with his wife, family fun, and goofy candid moments.
Sidney Morin: @sidneymorin on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic ice hockey player heading to South Korea to compete in the Winter Games.
What she posts: From the looks of it, Sidney is almost always on the ice, padded up and going for the win. When she's not, she's doing other competitive things like tearing it up in Spartan races.
Chris Kinney: @kai_kun24 on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic bobsledder.
What he posts: Chris is all about sharing behind the scenes moments with his bobsled team.
Aaron Tran: @aarontran96 on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympics short-track speed skater.
What he posts: Aaron is a goofy guy who just happens to be extremely athletically talented, and loves to relax with family and friends.
Hakeem Abdul-Saboor: @has_fitness on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic bobsledder heading to South Korea.
What he posts: Hakeem is your go-to guy for fitness photos. He's rarely wearing a shirt.
Nathan Chen: @nathanwchen Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic figure skater and a favorite for gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
What he posts: Nathan posts artsy photos of places he's been, a little bit of food, and himself keeping active.
Alexa Knierim: @alexa_knierim on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic figure skater heading to South Korea with her husband and pairs partner Chris Knierim.
What she posts: Alexa shares lots of photos of the training hours her and her hubby put in to give the strongest performance on the ice.
Chris Knierim: @chris_knierim on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic pairs figure skater with his wife Alexa Knierim.
What she posts: Chris shares a few ice skating images here and there, but his Instagram is way more focused on behind the scenes moments with his lady and their family, especially their precious pooches.
Evan Weinstock: @evanweinstock on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic bobsledder you can see at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
What he posts: Evan shares much of his travels around the world, and lots of running photos. His muscles are on display in many of his posts.
Simone Biles: @simone_biles on Twitter
Who she is: She's a US Olympic gymnast and gold-medal winner.
What she posts: Simone posts cheerful images and uplifting messages about body positivity.
Shani Davis: @shanidavis on Twitter
Who he is: Shani is a speed-skater competing in his fifth Olympic Games in South Korea.
What he posts: He tweets all about speed skating, all the time, including lots of shots of his amazing physique in his form-fitting uniform.
Aly Raisman: @alyraisman on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic gymnast.
What she posts: Aly shares snaps from her personal life, modeling photos, and fierce inspiration and support for her fellow US Gymnastics teammates.
Ryan Lochte: @ryanlochte on Instagram
Who he is: He's a US Olympic swimmer.
What he posts: Ryan shares workouts, lots of family fun, and silly selfies. It's clear he doesn't take himself too seriously, which is a good thing.
Missy Franklin: @missyfranklin88 on Instagram
Who she is: She's a US Olympic swimmer.
What she posts: Missy posts all the travel inspiration you'll ever need, plus lots of cute, cuddled-up snaps with her boyfriend.