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Team USA is made up of 554 athletes this year
They will represent the U.S. in 27 sports
From gymnasts to divers to kayakers, some of Team USA’s most social savvy athletes are making their mark in Rio de Janiero, one Instagram photo at a time. Here are some of the best personal accounts to follow for a behind-the-scenes look at the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
Gymnastics
Simone Biles
Aly Raisman
Sam Mikulak
Other gymnasts worth following: Gabby Douglas (@gabbycvdouglas), Laurie Hernandez (@lauriehernandez_), Madison Kocian (@madison_kocian), Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton)
Swimming
Michael Phelps
Bonus: Phelps has an infant son, Boomer, who also has an Instagram account.
Ryan Lochte
Elizabeth Beisel
Another swimmer worth following: Jimmy Feigen (@jimmyfeigen)
Volleyball
April Ross
Rachel Adams
Archery
Mackenzie Brown
Rugby
Carlin Isles
Canoeing and Kayaking
Michal Smolen
Fencing
Miles Chamley-Watson
Dagmara Wozniak
Diving
Sam Dorman
Kassidy Cook
Other divers worth following: David Boudia (@davidboudia)
Field Hockey
Stefanie Fee
Modern Pentathalon
Margaux Isaksen
Soccer
Crystal Dunn