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7/20/2020

 
Megan Rapinoe always tells it like it is.
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We honor this man by following in his footsteps. We honor him by fighting for justice. We honor him by never giving up. We honor him by VOTING in November. Voting not like our lives depend on it, but voting because our lives do depend on it. ... Rest in Power John Lewis. @repjohnlewis

A post shared by Megan Rapinoe (@mrapinoe) on Jul 18, 2020 at 10:37am PDT

Saturday marked #MandelaDay.
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On #MandelaDay, we remember his wise words as an acknowledgement of the unifying effect sport can have on society. And look back at what he had to say about the #Olympics. ⁠⠀ #Olympics #NelsonMandela #StrongerTogether @unitednations

A post shared by The Olympic Games (@olympics) on Jul 18, 2020 at 4:11am PDT

Let's Get Social Weekend Recap

Tomas Gonzalez reminisces on last year's World Cup.
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#ParisBercy2019 □‍♂️ #gymnastics #gimnasia #chile #worldchallenge

A post shared by Tomas Gonzalez (@tomasgonzalez1) on Jul 17, 2020 at 5:36pm PDT

Let's Get Social favorite Damian Quintero enjoys some water sports.
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MATCH POINT! â–¡ #SummerVibes #Beach #Flying #Vacation

A post shared by Damian Quintero (@damianquintero) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:21am PDT

I guess playing in the surf is a popular thing...
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A post shared by HALFSHAVE (@gianmarcotamberi) on Jul 17, 2020 at 12:03pm PDT

Rasmus Magi is back on the track.
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Chop wood, carry water!

A post shared by Rasmus Mägi (@rasmusmgi) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:31am PDT

Mujinga Kambundji takes to SUP'ing.
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A post shared by Mujinga Kambundji (@mujingakambundji) on Jul 19, 2020 at 3:30am PDT

Rhys McClenaghan flips for gymnastics.
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In love with the sport that makes me feel super human □□‍♂️

A post shared by Rhys McClenaghan (@rhysmcc1) on Jul 17, 2020 at 12:06pm PDT

Ester Ledecka acts a queen. (Which she is!)
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A post shared by Ester Ledecká (@esterledecka) on Jul 17, 2020 at 12:23pm PDT

Krisztian Berki stays has indoor chores for the weekend.
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Az időjárás nem a legjobb, de így legalább van idő a lakást rendbe rakni□□□ Kinek mivel telik a hétvége??? #időjárás #hűvös #házimunka #□

A post shared by Berki Krisztián (@krisztianberki_gymnast) on Jul 18, 2020 at 2:05am PDT

Carolina Marin hits the beach.
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My paradise ?️☀️ #holidays

A post shared by Carolina Marin (@carolinamarin) on Jul 18, 2020 at 8:37am PDT

Oleg Tarnovskyi flexes for the camera.
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A post shared by Oleg Tarnovskyi (@tarnovskyi_oleg) on Jul 18, 2020 at 11:01am PDT

Weightlifter Neisi Dajomes flies in the air.
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□☀️□️

A post shared by Neisi Dajomes (@neisi_dajomes) on Jul 18, 2020 at 3:40am PDT

Viktor Axelsen dresses up for a wedding.
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Family wedding in beautiful surroundings □□Wish you all a great weekend! □ . 家人的婚礼 美好的周末 □□ 祝大家周末愉快!□

A post shared by Viktor Axelsen 安赛龙 (@viktoraxelsen) on Jul 18, 2020 at 2:20am PDT

Caeleb Dressel is ready to swim.
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Looking forward to be back racing soon with @iswimleague and @calicondors_isl. Excited to have something in place right now □□‍♂️ □

A post shared by Caeleb Dressel (@caelebdressel) on Jul 18, 2020 at 4:05am PDT

Noah Lyles decked out for his birthday.
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Year 23 here we go!

A post shared by Noah Lyles (@nojo18) on Jul 18, 2020 at 4:49pm PDT

Max Whitlock is a coverboy.
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Honoured to cover this weeks Sunday Times Magazine talking life in lockdown and Tokyo 2021 @thestmagazine @shamiltannaphoto

A post shared by Max Whitlock MBE (@maxwhitlock) on Jul 19, 2020 at 3:08am PDT

Mirco Scarantino relaxes in the moment.
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Vivi e lascia vivere “Momento relax” ? #DOMENICA

A post shared by MIRCO SCARANTINO (@mircoscarantinoofficial) on Jul 19, 2020 at 7:18am PDT

Anders Mol is ready for beach volleyball competition.
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Our beach school is officially over —> Time to change focus and get in shape for @kingofthecourtbeach and @cevolleyball European Championship in Latvia □ Photo by @larsaalgaard

A post shared by Anders Mol (@andybmol) on Jul 19, 2020 at 11:47am PDT

Katerina Johnson-Thompson in color.
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â–¡â–¡â–¡

A post shared by KJT (@johnsonthompson) on Jul 19, 2020 at 10:54am PDT

Kjeld Nuis gives us some shade.
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How was your (sun)day?☀️

A post shared by Kjeld Nuis (@kjeldnuis) on Jul 19, 2020 at 9:31am PDT

Kurtis Marschall is ready to train.
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A post shared by Kurtis Marschall (@kurtismarschall) on Jul 20, 2020 at 3:00am PDT

Nafissatou Thiam glows in red.
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â–¡

A post shared by Nafi Thiam (@thiam_nafi) on Jul 20, 2020 at 5:56am PDT


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