The Olympics are an amazing event, bringing the world’s best athletes together to see which countries come out on top. As we all expected, there are plenty of hot guys from every country that we could watch all day. Here (in no particular order) are a few American athletes you’ll want to tune in and watch them compete. Summer just got way hotter!
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Kevin Durant
Sport: BasketballKnown for: Kevin Durant is a small forward and he just recently joined the Golden State Warriors This year will also mark the second time he will be competing with Team USA for the Olympics. He previously placed Gold in basketball during the 2012 London Olympics.Follow him at@easymoneysniper.
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Jake Dalton
Sport: GymnasticsKnown for: Jake Dalton’s discipline is in artisitic gymnastics. This year will be his second turn at the Olympics, having previously participated in the 2012 London Olympics. Follow him at@jake_dalton.
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Alex Naddour
Sport: GymnasticsKnown for: Alex Naddour’s discipline is Artistic Gymnastics. He was previously an alternate for the 2012 London GamesFollow him at@alex_naddour.
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Caeleb Dressel
Sport: SwimmingKnown for: He’ll be competing in the 100 mm freestyle and the 4×100 mm freestyle. And this will be his first time competing in the Olympics!Follow him at@caelebdressel.
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Michael Phelps
Sport: SwimmingKnown for: Michael Phelps is a four-time Olympian. He’ll be competing this year in the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, and 200m individual medley. As of this posting, Michael Phelps won 21 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals, for a total of 25 medals overall.Follow him at@m_phelps00.
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Michael Hixon
Sport: DivingKnown for: Michael Hixon (pictured on the left) is going to be competing in the Olympics this year for the first time. You can watch him compete in the 3-meter dive.Follow him at @hixon4.
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Jimmy Butler
Sport: BasketballKnown for: Butler is a forward for the Chicago Bulls, and this will be his first time competing in the Olympics.Follow him at@jimmybutler.
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Chris Brooks
Sport: GymnasticsKnown for: Chris Brooks’ discipline is in Artistic Gymnastics. This will be his second time at the Olympics; he was previously an alternate for the London Games.Follow him at@cbrooks_gym.
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Ryan Lochte
Sport: SwimmingKnown for: Lochte is a three-time Olympian, and will be competing this year in the 200m individual medley, and the 4x200m freestyle. He also regarded as Michael Phelps’ swimming rival. As of this publishing, Ryan Lochte won 6 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals, for a total of 12 medals overall. Follow him at@ryanlochte.
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Nathan Adrian
Sport: SwimmingKnown For: Nathan Adrian will be competing in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, and the 4x100m freestyle. He’s previously competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games.Follow him at@nathangadrian.
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Samuel Mikulak
Sport: GymnasticsKnown For: Samuel Mikulak’s discipline is Artistic Gymnastics, and this will be his second time out in the Olympics.Follow him at @samuelmikulak.
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Carmelo Anthony
Sport: BasketballKnown For: Carmelo Anthony is probably best known as being the Forward for the New York Knicks, and this year will mark his fourth time in the Olympics. Anthony pushes himself to the limit, and he’s got the sculpted arms and strong shoulders to prove it.Follow him at@carmeloanthony.
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Steven Lopez
Sport: TaekwondoKnown For: He’s pretty much a seasoned vet in the Taekwondo world, and this will be his fourth time competing in the Olympics!Follow him at @StevenLopezTkd.
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Marvin Bracy
Sport: Track and FieldKnown for: Marvin Bracy will be competing in the 100-meter and 4×100-meter this year, his first at the Olympics.Follow him at@braceyaself.
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David Lee
Sport: Volleyball What he’s known for: David Lee was built to play volleyball. He’s long and lean, and his six-foot-eight-inch tall frame is topped off with some impressive shoulders and biceps. This Olympic veteran was a part of team USA in 2008 when they nabbed a gold medal in the Beijing Olympics. Follow him at @davidlee1982.
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Devon Allen
Sport: Track What he’s known for: Devon Allen is an Olympic track runner, but that’s not even the only sport he competes in. He’s also a wide receiver on the University of Oregon football team. He’ll represent the USA in the 110m hurdles on Aug. 15. He’s totally ripped, and he definitely never skips leg day. Follow him at @devonallen13.
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Kendrick Farris
Sport: Weightlifting What he’s known for: Kendrick Farris sets the bar incredibly high for American weightlifters, and he’s even got his sights set on the clean and jerk world record. He’ll be competing on Aug. 13 in the men’s 94kg weight class. Follow him at @kendrickjfarris.
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Perry Baker
Sport: Rugby Sevens What he’s known for: Perry “Speed Stick” Baker was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles when a knee injury put an end to his football career, but that didn’t stop him from making rugby his full-time job and making it onto the USA Men’s 7s team as a wing. Even if you don’t like rugby, you’ll love to watch him workout. Teammate Carlin Isles also makes cameos in his posts, and he’s just as easy on the eyes. Follow him at @pbake11.
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Carlin Isles
Sport: Rugby Sevens What he’s known for: Carlin Isles is a wing on the USA’s rugby sevens team, but he got his start in both football and track, even signing with the Detroit Lions practice squad in 2013 before leaving to sign on the Glasgow Warriors rugby team. When he first got his start in rugby back in 2012, Rugby Magazine called him “The Fastest Man in American Rugby.” Besides that, he posts some great workout photos. No rugby knowledge required. Follow him at @carlinisles.
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Bobby Lea
Sport: Cycling What he’s known for: Bobby Lea will be competing in his third Olympics, and he’s been training harder than ever. His body definitely shows it, with his legs stealing the show. Catch him in the men’s omnium on Aug. 14. Follow him at @blea505.
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Frank Molinaro
Sport: Freestyle wrestling (weight class: 65kg) What he’s known for: Frank Molinaro is also known as “The Gorilla Hulk,” and one look at his Instagram will show you why. He lifts like an animal and has the physique to prove it. Watch the men’s freestyle 65kg to see him wrestle for the USA. Follow him at @ghulk145.
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Miles Chamley-Watson
Sport: Fencing What he’s known for: Miles Chamley-Watson may be a veteran fencer, but he’s also a model. That explains a lot. This British-born Team USA athlete definitely has runway looks. If only fencing didn’t include masks. Watch him on Aug. 12 as he competes in the quarterfinals. Follow him at @mchamleywatson.
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Jordan Burroughs
Sport: Freestyle wrestling (weight class: 74kg) What he’s known for: Jordan Burroughs is a three-time world champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist. He’s been called the world’s best freestyle wrestler and his abs make us wish we could wrestle him, even though we’d lose. Watch him represent the USA on Aug.19 in the men’s freestyle 74kg. Follow him at @alliseeisgold.
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Carlos Balderas
Sport: Boxing (men’s light 60kg) What he’s known for: Carlos Balderas is just shy of 20 years old, and he’s already got a World Series of Boxing gold medal under his belt. He got his start in boxing as a punishment for fighting in the streets and getting suspended from school, so he climbed quite a ladder to make it to the Olympic Games. His next match will be the quarterfinals on Aug. 12.
He has no Instagram, so you actually have to watch his match, but you won’t be complaining.
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Nate Ebner
Sport: Rugby 7s What he’s known for: Nate Ebner was the youngest player ever to play for the USA’s rugby sevens national team when he was 17. Now, at 27, he plays for both the New England Patriots in the NFL and represents the USA in rugby sevens. He’s another guy with some serious legs, and the rest of his body (including that beard) is just as great. Follow him at @ebs43.
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Matt Anderson
Sport: Volleyball What he’s known for: Matt Anderson is another incredibly tall volleyball player. He’s six-foot-eight-inches tall, which would make anyone other than a fellow Olympic volleyball player look tiny. On his Instagram, he shows off his great sense of style and a smile that’s nothing short of adorable. Follow the Olympic volleyball tournament to see him do his thing. Follow him at @mja5041.
The Olympics are an amazing event, bringing the world’s best athletes together to see which countries come out on top. As we all expected, there are plenty of hot guys from every country that we could watch all day. Here (in no particular order) are a few American athletes you’ll want to tune in and watch them compete. Summer just got way hotter!
Kevin Durant
Sport: Basketball
Known for: Kevin Durant is a small forward and he just recently joined the Golden State Warriors This year will also mark the second time he will be competing with Team USA for the Olympics. He previously placed Gold in basketball during the 2012 London Olympics.
Known for: Jake Dalton’s discipline is in artisitic gymnastics. This year will be his second turn at the Olympics, having previously participated in the 2012 London Olympics.
Known for: Michael Phelps is a four-time Olympian. He’ll be competing this year in the 100m butterfly, 200m butterfly, and 200m individual medley. As of this posting, Michael Phelps won 21 gold medals, 2 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals, for a total of 25 medals overall.
Known for: Michael Hixon (pictured on the left) is going to be competing in the Olympics this year for the first time. You can watch him compete in the 3-meter dive.
Known for: Chris Brooks’ discipline is in Artistic Gymnastics. This will be his second time at the Olympics; he was previously an alternate for the London Games.
Known for: Lochte is a three-time Olympian, and will be competing this year in the 200m individual medley, and the 4x200m freestyle. He also regarded as Michael Phelps’ swimming rival. As of this publishing, Ryan Lochte won 6 gold medals, 3 silver medals, and 3 bronze medals, for a total of 12 medals overall.
Known For: Nathan Adrian will be competing in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, and the 4x100m freestyle. He’s previously competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic games.
Known For: Carmelo Anthony is probably best known as being the Forward for the New York Knicks, and this year will mark his fourth time in the Olympics. Anthony pushes himself to the limit, and he’s got the sculpted arms and strong shoulders to prove it.
What he’s known for: David Lee was built to play volleyball. He’s long and lean, and his six-foot-eight-inch tall frame is topped off with some impressive shoulders and biceps. This Olympic veteran was a part of team USA in 2008 when they nabbed a gold medal in the Beijing Olympics.
What he’s known for: Devon Allen is an Olympic track runner, but that’s not even the only sport he competes in. He’s also a wide receiver on the University of Oregon football team. He’ll represent the USA in the 110m hurdles on Aug. 15. He’s totally ripped, and he definitely never skips leg day.
What he’s known for: Kendrick Farris sets the bar incredibly high for American weightlifters, and he’s even got his sights set on the clean and jerk world record. He’ll be competing on Aug. 13 in the men’s 94kg weight class.
What he’s known for: Perry “Speed Stick” Baker was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles when a knee injury put an end to his football career, but that didn’t stop him from making rugby his full-time job and making it onto the USA Men’s 7s team as a wing. Even if you don’t like rugby, you’ll love to watch him workout. Teammate Carlin Isles also makes cameos in his posts, and he’s just as easy on the eyes.
What he’s known for: Carlin Isles is a wing on the USA’s rugby sevens team, but he got his start in both football and track, even signing with the Detroit Lions practice squad in 2013 before leaving to sign on the Glasgow Warriors rugby team. When he first got his start in rugby back in 2012, Rugby Magazine called him “The Fastest Man in American Rugby.” Besides that, he posts some great workout photos. No rugby knowledge required.
What he’s known for: Bobby Lea will be competing in his third Olympics, and he’s been training harder than ever. His body definitely shows it, with his legs stealing the show. Catch him in the men’s omnium on Aug. 14.
What he’s known for: Frank Molinaro is also known as “The Gorilla Hulk,” and one look at his Instagram will show you why. He lifts like an animal and has the physique to prove it. Watch the men’s freestyle 65kg to see him wrestle for the USA.
What he’s known for: Miles Chamley-Watson may be a veteran fencer, but he’s also a model. That explains a lot. This British-born Team USA athlete definitely has runway looks. If only fencing didn’t include masks. Watch him on Aug. 12 as he competes in the quarterfinals.
What he’s known for: Jordan Burroughs is a three-time world champion and 2012 Olympic gold medalist. He’s been called the world’s best freestyle wrestler and his abs make us wish we could wrestle him, even though we’d lose. Watch him represent the USA on Aug.19 in the men’s freestyle 74kg.
What he’s known for: Carlos Balderas is just shy of 20 years old, and he’s already got a World Series of Boxing gold medal under his belt. He got his start in boxing as a punishment for fighting in the streets and getting suspended from school, so he climbed quite a ladder to make it to the Olympic Games. His next match will be the quarterfinals on Aug. 12.
He has no Instagram, so you actually have to watch his match, but you won’t be complaining.
Nate Ebner
Sport: Rugby 7s
What he’s known for: Nate Ebner was the youngest player ever to play for the USA’s rugby sevens national team when he was 17. Now, at 27, he plays for both the New England Patriots in the NFL and represents the USA in rugby sevens. He’s another guy with some serious legs, and the rest of his body (including that beard) is just as great.
What he’s known for: Matt Anderson is another incredibly tall volleyball player. He’s six-foot-eight-inches tall, which would make anyone other than a fellow Olympic volleyball player look tiny. On his Instagram, he shows off his great sense of style and a smile that’s nothing short of adorable. Follow the Olympic volleyball tournament to see him do his thing.
