38 Pictures Of Olympians That Basically Just Completely Freak Me Out

These people are quite literally superhuman.

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1. This picture of German cyclist Robert Forstemann and New Zealand cyclist Greg Henderson showing off their cyclist legs:

You thought Greipel has a big set of legs. There was a quad off in the German camp today. Greipel lost.

Twitter: @greghenderson1

2. This picture of USA swimmer Anthony Ervin shaving every part of his body:

3. Usain Bolt's back covered in turf after running on the track:

4. Canadian gymnast Ellie Black's ripped hands:

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5. Suni Lee flipping on the balance beam:

Gymnast performing a flip during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with spectators in the background

6. And here's a closeup of her staring down the beam upside-down:

Olympic gymnast performs on the balance beam during Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The person's name is not provided

7. This video of Australian climber Campbell Harrison training by doing one-armed pull-ups:

8. This picture of American swimmer Nathan Adrian shaving his entire face:

9. Ryan Lochte's 10,000-calorie meal:

Ryan Lochte smiles with arms raised, sitting shirtless at a table with dishes of asparagus, chicken wings, lasagna, and another dish of food

10. France's Yohann Diniz pooping his pants while speedwalking:

11. The size difference between Simone Biles and a US volleyball player:

size difference in olympians doesn't matter, depending on what sport you do 😉 6'8" & 4'8"

Twitter: @Simone_Biles

12. Another picture showing the size difference between basketball players and gymnasts:

13. The incredible flexibility of long jumpers:

An athlete named Kaul is in mid-air during a long jump at a track and field event, with spectators in the background

14. And here's what they look like landing in the pit:

French athlete Kevin Mayer lands in the sand pit during a long jump event at a track and field competition, showing a powerful expression

15. These British divers showing just how high the 10-meter diving platform is:

16. The cyclist crashing during the cross country mountain bike competition:

A cyclist in an orange and black outfit performs a front flip over rocky terrain in a lush, green outdoor setting

17. Suni Lee mid-air on the uneven bars:

Simone Biles performs on the uneven bars during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

18. The massive height gymnasts get on the balance beam:

Simone Biles performs a leap on the balance beam during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, wearing a gymnastics leotard, with spectators and the Olympic rings visible in the background

19. This picture showing how gigantic American fencer Miles Chamley-Watson's hand is:

20. All of the faces the Olympic divers make:

An athlete performs a somersault dive off a platform at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

21. Also their hair:

An Olympic diver tightly tucks in mid-air during a dive, with the Olympic rings visible in the background

22. This Brazilian surfer casually doing a flip on the podium:

Olympic athlete celebrates by performing a backflip on the podium while holding a bouquet of flowers, with the ocean in the background

23. British sprinter Harry Aikines's legs:

24. Germany's Bo Kanda Lita Baehre squeaking over the pole vault bar:

A pole vaulter successfully clears a high bar while holding a pole during an athletic event

25. Table tennis players quite literally staring down the ball:

Close-up of a table tennis player concentrating, a ping pong ball floating near his face. The player's black shirt has gold accents

26. There's just something really ominous about them staring down a little ball:

Close-up of an unidentified athlete holding a table tennis ball, preparing to serve

27. Dutch swimmer Sebastiaan Verschuren making air bubble ring art:

28. This BMX biker literally hanging from their bike:

A person performs an aerial stunt on a BMX bike in a stadium, with spectators visible in the background

29. Another BMX biker balancing on their bike mid-air:

A BMX cyclist performing a mid-air trick at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The cyclist has arms outstretched and the BMX bike is tilted upward

30. The size of swimmer's backs:

A swimmer with a Team USA swim cap, showing an Olympic rings tattoo on his back, prepares to start the race at the Olympic Games pool

31. The faces Olympic weightlifters make:

A female weightlifter competes with a heavy barbell during an Olympic event. She is wearing a red and black athletic outfit with the letters "COL" on her chest

32. Cyclist Janez Brajkovic's leg:

33. Simone Biles' body vibrating while twisting in the air:

Simone Biles performs a gymnastics routine, mid-air in a flip, wearing a sparkling leotard with floral patterns

34. The massive height trampoliners get:

Athlete performs an acrobatic dive in front of judges during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

35. The underrated athletic ability of synchronized swimmers:

Synchronized swim team performing an underwater routine in intricately designed swimsuits with swirling patterns

36. Like, this is all happening under water:

Synchronized swimming team performing a routine underwater, showcasing their coordination and athleticism

37. What is even going on here?!

Synchronized swimming team performing an intricate routine underwater. The swimmers are closely grouped, demonstrating skillful coordination and teamwork

38. And lastly, the face of a hurdler realizing he just won the race:

Karsten Warholm, wearing a Norway jersey, holds his head with his hands in an expressive, celebratory moment, likely after an athletic event
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