The Rio 2016 Olympic Games are just 50 days away and athletes, National Governing Bodies and media outlets are ready and raring to go. Check out these 50 social media accounts you need to follow to get yourself Rio ready.
1. Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold)
Why you should follow: As if the Olympic gold medal isn’t reason enough to follow Burroughs, you also have his cutie pies: his son Beacon and his newborn girl Ora.
Cherish the small things. pic.twitter.com/HAgK7ziowd
— Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) June 14, 2016
2. Maggie Steffens (@maggiesteffens)
Why you should follow: Keep up with the latest and greatest water polo news, basketball updates and amazing food!
Good morning America! #yum pic.twitter.com/RK8kdS3vZa
— Maggie Steffens (@maggiesteffens) June 14, 2016
3. Miles Chamley-Watson (@mchamleywatson)
Why you should follow: He's an Olympian AND a fashion model. What else could you need?
4. Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles)
Why you should follow: Laughter, fun and wit all wrapped in one adorable (and VERY talented) package!
don't trust people who skip breakfast
— Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) May 17, 2016
5. John Orozco (@johnorozcousa)
Why you should follow: He takes you inside the life of an elite athlete with daily training and practices.
6. Missy Franklin (@missyfranklin)
Why you should follow: She's a funny girl with a funny family and is an amazing swimmer… Need we say more?
When you get your dad into pedicures and he asks you at breakfast when he can get a tosies again๐๐ #hesgonnakillmefortweetingthis #worthit
— Missy Franklin (@missyfranklin) May 9, 2016
7. Kerri Walsh Jennings (@kerrileewalsh)
Why you should follow: You'll never meet a more grateful Olympian.
โค๏ธ love this mention ๐ #roots https://t.co/2mSlxEaG2s
— Kerri Walsh Jennings (@kerrileewalsh) June 14, 2016
8. Tony Azevedo (@tonyazevedo8)
Why you should follow: He's the biggest Olympic foodie with AMAZING (and healthy) meals... AND he was born in Rio, which will add some interesting commentary during the Games!
9. NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics)
Why you should follow: Keep up with all the latest Olympic news!
Rhythmic gymnast Laura Zeng is headed to Rio! ๐ง๐ท pic.twitter.com/Ft1oGKOhPD
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) June 13, 2016
10. USA Golf (@USAGolf)
Why you should follow: Stay up to date with our Team USA golfers in Rio as the sport returns to the Games for the first time in over 100 years!
Big week for players to make a move on the #RoadToRio. You wouldn't know it based on these two... pic.twitter.com/coXIlxgSGv
— USA GOLF (@USAGolf) May 12, 2016
11. Apolo Ohno (@apoloantonohno)
Why you should follow: Now that the Rio correspondent is retired from speedskating, he’s traveling the world and sharing it with you!
12. Nastia Liukin (@NastiaLiukin)
Why you should follow: The 2008 Olympic all-around gold medalist will bring an awesome point of view to Rio as a gymnastics commentator for NBC.
S U N D A Y S pic.twitter.com/oiqOkEH1dK
— Nastia Liukin (@NastiaLiukin) June 12, 2016
13. Casey Eichfeld (@kckanu)
Why you should follow: Live vicariously through the two-time canoe/kayak Olympian.
This is what being stolen by the Italian team for a few hours looks like ๐๐ "How deep is it?" #adventures #friends pic.twitter.com/WPurF1fGPs
— Casey Eichfeld (@kckanu) June 8, 2016
14. Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24)
Why you should follow: Going into her fourth Olympic Games, Catchings has wisdom for everyone!
Make sure to pick up a copy of my book "Catch a Star." Available at @BNBuzz @LifeWay @amazon #SoBlessed #Inspire pic.twitter.com/L1DZDCpIoG
— Tamika Catchings (@Catchin24) June 11, 2016
15. Kassidy Cook (@kassidycook13)
Why you should follow: After seeing Kassidy’s Instagram, we are certain you will want to be her friend!
16. Ibtihaj Muhammad (@ibtihajmuhammad)
Why you should follow: Ibtihaj is making history. Follow her journey -- and find some amazing fashion inspiration!
17. Kayla Harrison (@Judo_Kayla)
Why you should follow: Three words: what. a. beast.
Managed to cry and puke at my workout today. Rio I'm coming for you! #fearless #RoadToRio #tbt pic.twitter.com/kjHtNRB9Di
— Kayla Harrison (@Judo_Kayla) June 2, 2016
18. Michael Phelps (@m_phelps00)
Why you should follow: Hello, baby pictures!
19. Rachel Dawson (@racheldawson8)
Why you should follow: Talk about a sense of humor!
20. Tyler Clary (@tylerclary)
Why you should follow: The Olympic champion has some pretty incredible hobbies outside of swimming, including aquaponics.
21. Tanith White (@TanithWhite)
Why you should follow: This Olympic medalist turned NBC Olympic analyst takes her job seriously!
Packing up to spend some time on the rugby pitch and in the beach volleyball sand this weekend with @NBCSports ! โ๏ธDTWโก๏ธSLCโก๏ธLAX ๐๐
— Tanith Belbin White (@TanithWhite) May 5, 2016
22. Bob Bryan (@bryanbros)
Why you should follow: Bob Bryan really knows how to make tennis artsy. Plus he has a super cute baby!
23. Madison Hughes (@madisonhughes10)
Why you should follow: Rugby sevens makes its Olympic debut in Rio this summer. Madison can give you the rugby 411.
24. Adeline Gray (@adelinegray)
Why you should follow: Strong and beautiful, this three-time world champion is an inspiration!
25. Allyson Felix (@allysonfelix)
Why you should follow: The three-time Olympian always know what to say to get her followers up and motivated.
"Only he who can see the invisible can do the impossible." -F. Gaines pic.twitter.com/K8K6UH2phb
— Allyson Felix (@allysonfelix) June 9, 2016
26. Michelle Carter (@ShotDiva)
Why you should follow: Her Twitter handle is @ShotDiva. Need we say more? She’s a diva, a fashionista and is always ready for a quality periscope!
#ShotDiva #ShotDivasMakeUp #UrbanDecay#Becca MakeupForever #Beauticontrol #BobbiBrown #NYX pic.twitter.com/9C4qZBDSOn
— Michelle Carter (@ShotDiva) May 21, 2016
27. Dagmara Wozniak (@dagmarawozniak)
Why you should follow: Just a fencer living the life with an amazing outlook... and awesome hair.
28. Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne)
Why you should follow: Follow her for all things basketball!
I hope game 3 of the #NBAFinals is as exciting as the #wcws
— Elena Delle Donne (@De11eDonne) June 9, 2016
29. Megan Rapinoe (@mrapinoe)
Why you should follow: If you’re looking for the best silly faces #TeamUSA has to offer… look no further!
30. We Are Eaton (@weareeaton)
Why you should follow: Amazing training inspiration as well as one of the cutest cross-country Olympic couples!
31. USA Water Polo (@USAWP)
Why you should follow: USA Water Polo is bringing the heat this summer! Keep up with their news!
The USA Women's National Team defeated Spain 13-9 to win GOLD at the @fina1908 World League SF. #AllGoldEverything pic.twitter.com/Z6dbzmnYpJ
— USA Water Polo (@USAWP) June 12, 2016
32. Serena Williams (@serenawilliams)
Why you should follow: On top of her legendary tennis career, Williams does it all.
33. Claressa Shields (@claressashields)
Why you should follow: Shields brings some edge as well as a powerful story.
34. Nathan Adrian (@nathangadrian)
Why you should follow: Not sure which is better, the smile or the outfit! Adrian is the perfect follow for beautiful portraits and stunning shots.
35. The Band Perry (@thebandperry)
Why you should follow: Their track “Live Forever” is Team USA’s official song for Rio!
#LIVEFOREVER is the OFFICIAL song of @TeamUSA at the #Olympics!!! #RoadToRio #100DaysOut ๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ๐๐https://t.co/Vd3fGLkaNu
— The Band Perry (@thebandperry) April 27, 2016
36. Steele Johnson (@steele_johnson)
Why you should follow: This diving star just really gets it.
37. Conor Dwyer (@conorjdwyer)
Why you should follow: We'd pick Conor for our team any day!
One month altitude camp in the books โ๏ธ๐ @katieledecky . Off to Arizona for some racing ๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/Syrz0xonDB
— Conor Dwyer (@conorjdwyer) April 12, 2016
38. Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13)
Why you should follow: Not many athletes have 2.3 million followers…
So shameless with my eye mask on flights that I respect when I see people rocking them on a flight. #wheelsupmaskon
— Alex Morgan (@alexmorgan13) June 10, 2016
39. Lolo Jones (@lolojones)
Why you should follow: Super fun and super witty with an A+ GIF game!
thanks to Chad... now every time I see Grant I'm going to see Squidward #TheBachelorette pic.twitter.com/Vq5hlgdUis
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) June 7, 2016
40. Michal Smolen (@michalsmolen)
Why you should follow: Smolen keeps it light AND motivational. BONUS: some amazing action shots.
Made it to Spain for the World Cup & enjoying the fun moves today on this tight course!!
— ใฝ๏ธichal Smolen (@michalsmolen) June 6, 2016
๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ #Zzzzzoooomm pic.twitter.com/mUROG18uSq
41. Sam Mikulak (@SamuelMikulak)
Why you should follow: Despite being one of the top gymnasts in the country, Sam always has time for some fun!
We did things today! #OTClife #freetime #teamusa pic.twitter.com/aJ8M0gBDHc
— Sam Mikulak (@SamuelMikulak) June 16, 2016
42. Morghan King (@kingmorghan)
Why you should follow: Need some inspiration from a strong and beautiful woman? Look no further!
43. Gevvie Stone (@gevgevs)
Why you should follow: Stone has FUN on her #RoadToRio! Oh, and she’s a doctor!
None of the emojis look excited enough for how I feel. Going to race the W1x in Rio! Thank you for the support! #2016Olympian #officially
— Gevvie Stone (@gevgevs) April 24, 2016
44. Anita Alvarez and Mariya Koroleva (@anitaalvarez12, @mkoroleva)
Why you should follow: DOUBLE TROUBLE: This duo brings a silly sense of humor to an arguably grueling sport!
When u set ur alarm for 6:45am instead of 5:45am &don't realize ur a whole hour behind till 7:15..then run over a squirrel on the way out๐๐๐
— Anita Alvarez (@anitaaalvarez12) June 1, 2016
45. Lily Zhang (@lilyyz)
Why you should follow: Holy. Moley. You have to see this!
46. Nathan Schrimsher (@pentnate5)
Why you should follow: The first U.S. athlete to qualify for Rio, this modern pentathlete also kills on instagram!
47. USA Archery (@usaarchery)
Why you should follow: Keep your eye on the prize and keep up with all things archery in Rio!
48. Paige McPherson (@aka_mcfierce)
Why you should follow: McPherson has your back if you need some FITspiration!
49. Howard Shu (@shusonmyfeet)
Why you should follow: Take a walk in Shu’s shoes as he competes across the country.
50. Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton)
Why you should follow: Dalton gives you a behind-the-scenes look into his busy schedule on the #RoadToRio!
Good morning from Brazil! Cool view from the room before morning cardio ๐๐ผ #Brazil #RoadToRio pic.twitter.com/moeYPhSwKg
— Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) April 18, 2016
