Meet The 2021 Black Olympic Athletes for Team USA

We are weeks away from the start of The 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo and I will be tuned in!  (and I still love me some Sha’Carri Richardson!)

From CoCo Gauff on the tennis court to Livingstone College graduate Quanera Hayes doing her thing on the track, the Olympics will be full of #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackJoyBoy and I want to see it all.

Even though she is not representing the USA, I have to send a special shout-out to Tovea Jenkins (Jamaica).  She is a graduate of the Johnson C. Smith University and will be the 5th Golden Bull to compete in the Olympics.  Let’s Go Smithite!

Tovea Jenkins (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Here is a list of the Black athletes that will be representing the USA in the 2021 Olympics.  Check out some of their pictures below.

Women’s Track and Field: Allyson Felix, Dalilah Muhammad, Kendra Harrison, Deja Young, Vashti Cunningham, Javianne Oliver, Teaha Daniels, Christina Clemons, Quanera Hayes, Wadeline Jonathas, Anavia Battle, Gwen Berry, Erica Bougard, Quanesha Burks, Anna Cockrell, Tara Davis, Kendall Ellis, Tori Franklin, English Gardner, Lynna Irby, Sally Kipyego, Taylor Manson, Sydney McLaughlin, Jasmine Moore, Athing Mu, Keturah Orji, Jessica Ramsey, Brittney Reese, Raevyn Rogers, Raven Saunders, Gabby Thomas, Aliphine, Tuliamuk, Kaylin Whitney, Kendall Williams, Ajeé Wilson

Men’s Track and Field: Abdi Abdirahman, Ronnie Baker, Kenny Bednarek, Chris Benard, Rai Benjamin, Hillary Bor, Trayvon Bromell, Paul Chelimo, Michael Cherry, Will Claye, Bryce Deadmon, Marquis Dendy, Cravon Gillespie, Elija Godwin, Grant Holloway, JuVaughn Harrison, Reggie Jagers, Isaiah Jewett, Fred Kerley, Benard Keter, Erriyon Knighton, Wil London, Noah Lyles, Sam Mattis, Steffen McCarter, Shelby McEwen, Michael Norman, Vernon Norwood, Yared Nuguse, Daniel RobertsGarrett Scantling, Donald Scott, Kenny Selmon, Trevor Stewart, Darryl Sullivan, Micah Williams, Alex Young

Women’s Boxing: Rashida Ellis, Naomi Graham, Oshae Jones

Men’s Boxing: Keyshawn Davis, Troy Isley, Delante Johnson, Duke Ragan

Women’s Soccer: Crystal Dunn, Adriann French

Women’s Softball: Michelle Moultrie

Men’s Basketball: Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Damian Lillard, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine, Draymond Green, Bam Adebayo, Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, Jerami Grant

Women’s Basketball: Ariel Atkins, Tina Charles, Jewell Lloyd, A’ja Wilson, Brittney Griner, Chelsea Gray, Skylar Diggins-Smith

Women’s 3×3: Kelsey Plum, Allisha Gray, Katie Lou Samuelson

Women’s Rugby: Naya Tapper, Cheta Emba

Women’s Swimming: Simone Manuel, Natalie Hinds

Women’s Water Polo: Ashleigh Johnson

Women’s Tennis: Coco Gauff

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  DALLAS, TX - MARCH 31: Allisha Gray #10 of the South Carolina Gamecocks rebounds against the Stanford Cardinal in the second half during the semifinal round of the 2017 NCAA Women's Final Four at American Airlines Center on March 31, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

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  LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 09: Alex Young of United States competes in the Men's Hammer Throw qualification during day six of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 at The London Stadium on August 9, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

• France v USA – Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017 Third Place Match

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  BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 26: Naya Tapper of The USA is tackled by Camille Grassineau (L) and Elodie Poublan (R) of France during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2017 Third Place Match between France and The USA on August 26, 2017 in Belfast, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
• 2018 Sydney Sevens – Day 2

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  SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Cheta Emba of the USA is tackled in the game against Spain during day two of the 2018 Sydney Sevens at Allianz Stadium on January 27, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

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  TAMPERE, FINLAND - JULY 14: Micah Williams of The USA in action during the final of the men's 4x100m on day five of The IAAF World U20 Championships on July 10, 2018 in Tampere, Finland. (Photo by Ben Hoskins/Getty Images for IAAF)

• 2019 Sydney HSBC Sevens

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  SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Gu Yaoyaoof of China is tackled by Cheta Emba of the USA in the Pool Match played between the USA and China during the 2019 Sydney HSBC Sevens at Spotless Stadium on February 01, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jason McCawley/Getty Images)
• Japan v USA – Softball Friendly

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  TOKYO, JAPAN - JUNE 25: Michelle Moultrie #16 of United States bats against Japan during the game three between Japan and United States at the Tokyo Dome on June 25, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Takashi Aoyama/Getty Images)

• Lima 2019 Pan Am Games – Day 6

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  LIMA, PERU - AUGUST 01: Gold medalist Oshae Jones of United States celebrates in the podium f Women's Boxing Welter (64 - 69kg) on Day 6 of Lima 2019 Pan American Games at Coliseo Miguel Grau at Villa Deportiva Regional del Callao on August 01, 2019 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

• Lima 2019 Pan Am Games – Day 7

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  LIMA, PERU - AUGUST 02: Silver medalist Duke Ragan of United States stands in the podium of Men's Bantam (56kg) on Day 7 of Lima 2019 Pan American Games at Coliseo Miguel Grau at Villa Deportiva Regional del Callao on August 02, 2019 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
• Lima 2019 Pan Am Games – Day 15

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  LIMA, PERU - AUGUST 10: Gwendolyn Berry of United States competes in Women's Hammer Throw Final on Day 15 of Lima 2019 Pan American Games on August 10, 2019 in Lima, Peru. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

• 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 – Day Two

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  DOHA, QATAR - SEPTEMBER 28: Teahna Daniels of the United States competes in the Women's 100m heats during day two of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

• 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 – Day Nine

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  DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 05: Dezerea Bryant, Teahna Daniels, Morolake Akinosun and Kiara Parker of the United States celebrate bronze in the Women's 4x100 Metres Relay during day nine of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
• 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 – Day Nine

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  DOHA, QATAR - OCTOBER 05: Christian Coleman, Justin Gatlin, Michael Rodgers and Noah Lyles of the United States celebrate gold in the Men's 4x100 Relay with Dezerea Bryant, Teahna Daniels, Morolake Akinosun and Kiara Parker of the United States celebrating bronze in the Women's 4x100 Metres Relay during day nine of 17th IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 at Khalifa International Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

• Team USA Portraits For Tokyo 2020

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  WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 23: Water polo player Ashleigh Johnson poses for a portrait during the Team USA Tokyo 2020 Olympic shoot on November 23, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

• 2020 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Trials

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  LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 15: Rashida Ellis fights Ame Moore during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Trials at Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino on December 15, 2019 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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  LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 15: Oshae Jones fights Briana Che during the 2020 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Trials at Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino on December 15, 2019 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

• FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020 – Day One

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  BELGRADE, SERBIA - FEBRUARY 06: Ariel Atkins of USA in action during the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020 Group A match between USA and Serbia at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on February 6, 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

• FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020 – Day Two

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  BELGRADE, SERBIA - FEBRUARY 08: Brittney Griner (R) of USA in action against Leia Dongue (L) of Mozambique during the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020 Group A match between Mozambique and USA at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on February 8, 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)
• FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020 – Day Three

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  BELGRADE, SERBIA - FEBRUARY 09: Skylar Diggins of USA in action during the FIBA Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2020 Group B match between Nigeria and USA at Aleksandar Nikolic Hall on February 9, 2020 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

• World Athletics Indoor Tour – Torun

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  TORUN, POLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Javianne Oliver of the USA competes in womens 60 meters during the World Athletics Indoor Tour Copernicus Cup Torun 2021 on February 17, 2021 in Torun, Poland. (Photo by Adam Nurkiewicz/Getty Images)

• Seattle Storm v Minnesota Lynx – Game Three

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  PALMETTO, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 27: Napheesa Collier #24 of the Minnesota Lynx dribbles during the first half of Game Three of their Third Round playoff against the Seattle Storm at Feld Entertainment Center on September 27, 2020 in Palmetto, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
• Team USA Water Polo Practice Session

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  LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 23: Ashleigh Johnson #1 of USA Women's Waterpolo receives a pass during practice on February 23, 2021 in Los Alamitos, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

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  DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - APRIL 03: Keyshawn Davis of the USA celebrates victory over Richman Ashelley (not pictured) after the Lightweight Fight between Keyshawn Davis and Richman Ashelley at The Rotunda at Caesars Palace on April 03, 2021 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

• Sweden v USA – Women’s International Friendly

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  SOLNA, SWEDEN - APRIL 10: Crystal Dunn of United States passes the ball during the Women's International Friendly match between Sweden and United States at Friends arena on April 10, 2021 in Solna, Sweden. Sporting stadiums around Sweden remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Linnea Rheborg/Getty Images)
• Canelo Alvarez v Billy Joe Saunders

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  ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 08: Keyshawn Davis punches Jose Antonio Meza, during their lightweight fight at AT&T Stadium on May 08, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

• Indiana Fever v Las Vegas Aces

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 30: A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces brings the ball up the court against the Indiana Fever during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on May 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Fever 101-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 12: Middleweight boxer Troy Isley poses after defeating LaQuan Evans by fourth-round TKO at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on June 12, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Isley will be representing the U.S. in the summer Olympics in Tokyo. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
• 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials – Swimming – Day 5

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  OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 17: Natalie Hinds of the United States celebrates her win in the semifinal heat for the Women's 100m freestyle during Day Five of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at CHI Health Center on June 17, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 18: Cambrea Sturgis competes in the first round of the Women's 100 Meter during day one of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 18, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

• 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials – Swimming – Day 8

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  OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 20: Simone Manuel of the United States reacts after competing in the Women's 50m freestyle final during Day Eight of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at CHI Health Center on June 20, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
• 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials – Swimming – Day 8

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  OMAHA, NEBRASKA - JUNE 20: Simone Manuel and Natalie Hinds of the United States Olympic women's Swimming team react during Day Eight of the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at CHI Health Center on June 20, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

• 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials – Day 3

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 20: Quanera Hayes (C), first, Allyson Felix (L), second, and Wadeline Jonathas (R), third, pose after the Women's 400 Meter Final on day three of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 20, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

• 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials – Day 3

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 20: Trayvon Bromell reacts after winning the Men's 100 Meter Final on day three of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 20, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
• 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials – Day 3

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 20: Michael Norman (C), first, Michael Cherry (L), second, and Randolph Ross (R), third pose after the Men's 400 Meters Final on day three of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 20, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

• 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials – Day 8

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 25: Allyson Felix competes in the Women' 200 Meters Semi-Finals during day eight of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 25, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

• 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials – Day 9

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 26: Gwendolyn Berry displays an Activist Athlete shirt as she celebrates finishing third in the Women's Hammer Throw final on day nine of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
• 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials – Day 9

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 26: Gabby Thomas celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the Women's 200 Meters Final on day nine of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 26, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

• 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials – Day 10

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 27: JuVaughn Harrison reacts as competes in the Men's High Jump final during day ten of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

• Seattle Storm v Las Vegas Aces

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 27: Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm passes against the Las Vegas Aces during their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on June 27, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the Storm 95-92 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
• 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials – Day 10

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 27: JuVaughn Harrison competes in the Men's Long Jump Final during day ten of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

• 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials – Gymnastics – Day 4

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  ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 27: Simone Biles competes in the floor exercise during the Women's competition of the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials at America’s Center on June 27, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

• 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials – Gymnastics – Day 4

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  ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - JUNE 27: Amari Drayton competes on the balance beam during the Women's competition of the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials at America’s Center on June 27, 2021 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
• 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials – Day 10

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  EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 27: Kenny Bednarek, Noah Lyles, and Erriyon Knighton pose on the podium after the Men's 200 Meter Final during day ten of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

• Day Seven : The Championships – Wimbledon 2021

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  LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Coco Gauff of The United States plays a forehand in her Ladies' Singles Fourth Round match against Angelique Kerber of Germany during Day Seven of The Championships - Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 05, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by AELTC/David Gray - Pool/Getty Images)

• Day Eight: The Championships – Wimbledon 2021

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  LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 06: Coco Gauff of The United States, playing partner of Caty McNally of The United States plays a forehand at the net in their Ladies' Doubles Third Round match against Veronika Kudermetova and Elena Vesnina of Russia during Day Eight of The Championships - Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 06, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
• Team USA Basketball Training Session

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 06: Kevin Durant #7 of the 2021 USA Basketball Men's National Team practices at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV as the team gets ready for the Tokyo Olympics on July 6, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• Mexico v United States

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  EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - JULY 05: Crystal Dunn #2 of the United States smiles as she is introduced during the Send Off ceremony following the Send Off series match against Mexico at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on July 05, 2021 in East Hartford, Connecticut. The United States defeated Mexico 4-0. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

• Team USA Basketball Training Session

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: Draymond Green #14 of the 2021 USA Basketball Men's National Team jokes around after practice at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV as the team gets ready for the Tokyo Olympics on July 7, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
• Team USA Basketball Training Session

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: Jayson Tatum #10 of the 2021 USA Basketball Men's National Team practices at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV as the team gets ready for the Tokyo Olympics on July 7, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• Team USA Basketball Training Session

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: Damian Lillard #6 of the 2021 USA Basketball Men's National Team rests after a practice at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV as the team gets ready for the Tokyo Olympics on July 7, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

• Team USA Basketball Training Session

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: (L-R) Cam Reynolds #56 of the 2021 USA Basketball Men's Select Team and Zach LaVine #5, Bam Adebayo #13 and Bradley Beal #4 of the 2021 USA Basketball Men's National Team practice at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV as the National Team gets ready for the Tokyo Olympics on July 7, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
• Team USA Basketball Training Session

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 07: Bam Adebayo #13 of the 2021 USA Basketball Men's National Team practices at the Mendenhall Center at UNLV as the team gets ready for the Tokyo Olympics on July 7, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)