It’s official the 2020 Tokyo Olympics are finally here.
Well, we’ve got you covered.
Here is the truth about the U.S. Women’s Team heading to this year’s Olympics.
After all, women weren’t even allowed to compete in the Olympics until1900when only 22 women appeared.
Since then, women have slowly but surely gained more and more equality in the Games.
I’m the first Simone Biles" (viaSporting News).
According toNBC, 12 mothers are heading to the Games in Tokyo.
It’s wonderful to see that the Olympic committee is taking women’s equality seriously this year.
For every member of the famous U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team, there is one incredibly proud mother.
Luckily, their sacrifice paid off!
In fact, this team is entering the Olympic Games on the back of an impressive winning streak.
As of 2021, this is the team’s second-longest winning streak ever.
To have the entire team go to Tokyo, it means the world."
Sam and Kristie Mewis both play in midfield positions.
And that’s physically, mentally and emotionally."
So, how has Lloyd managed to stay so fit?
Instead, she focuses on running, plyometrics, jumping, and really specific soccer exercises.
Hopefully, Lloyd’s body will serve her well in her fourth Olympics in Tokyo in 2021.
For one, the COVID-19 pandemic meant that the event was delayed by an entire year.
It also meant that some competitors had to get creative when it came to training.
As she explained toInsider, it became almost impossible to keep training throughout the pandemic.
“I haven’t seen my family in over a year not one family member,” she revealed.
Talk about having the mentality of a champion!
Basketball players Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird are both members of Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics.
As Taurasi toldInsider, their long-standing friendship has helped them perform for years.
The pair have played together since they were in college.
For Taurasi, playing alongside an old friend makes everything just a little bit easier.
Let’s hope these BFFs get to bring home yet another gold for Team USA.
As of 2021, she is now 35.
As she toldNBC, it definitely wasn’t easy earning her spot on the team.
“It has been a fight to get here,” she shared.
And Felix certainly had to fight to get through the Olympic trials.
Let’s hope she can take this fighting spirit all the way to Tokyo.
It’s great to see these athletes focusing on both mind and body before heading to Tokyo.
Now imagine that that event was delayed for another year.
This made her Team USA’s biggest hope for that event at the Olympics.
Richardson isn’t the only runner who will be missing the Games after a positive drug test.
Luckily, some of Team USA’s youngest competitors have some excellent mentors watching out for them.
Swimmer Katie Grimes is just 15 years old, so Tokyo will be her first Olympics.
Ledecky added, “I think Katie-squared is going to crush it in Tokyo.”
We can’t wait to see these two competing together in Tokyo.
