U.S. Athletes to Watch for Rio 2016 Olympics

U.S. Athletes to Watch for Rio 2016 Olympics

Simone Biles, Gymnastics

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Here are the top U.S. athletes to watch that could compete for medals at the Summer Olympics in Rio 2016.

Michael Phelps, Swimming

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Carli Lloyd, Soccer

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Justin Gatlin, Track & Field

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Missy Franklin

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Adeline Gray, Wrestling

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Evan Jager, Track & Field

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Ajee Wilson, Track & Field

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Serena Williams, Tennis

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Brittney Griner, Basketball

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Cam Awesome, Boxing

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Joe Kovacs, Shot Put

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Diana Taurasi, Basketball

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Katie Ledecky, Swimming

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Jordan Spieth, Golf

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Katie Zaferes, Triathlon

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Madison Hughes, Rugby

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Meb Keflezighi, Marathon

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Ryan Lochte, Swimming

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Taylor Sander, Volleyball

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