11 Unforgettable Summer Olympic Moments That Will Get You Pumped for the Rio Games

Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt and LeBron James are getting us excited 100 days before opening ceremonies

By Mike Vulpo Apr 27, 2016 12:00 PMTags
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Team USA fans, it's officially time to rally!

Today marks 100 days until the 2016 Summer Olympics kick off in the sunny, tropical Rio de Janeiro. The very best athletes from around the world will compete for gold in a variety of sports including the always intense swimming, gymnastic and diving competitions.

While the final athletes are still being determined in several sports, all eyes are already on Gabby Douglas, Michael Phelps, Missy Franklin and more fan-favorites to return and win big.

Before we clear our schedules to spend every evening cheering on our favorite athletes, we're getting you pumped with 11 classic moments from past summer games. Here's hoping most of these memories happen again.

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1. Every time Michael Phelps celebrated a victory by the pool

2. That moment when Hope Solo blocked the most intimidating shots

3. When Usain Bolt showed off his pre and post-run rituals on the track

4. When divers including Stephan Feck tried their best, but ended up perfecting the back-flop 

5. Every time Coach Mike Krzyzewski got the basketball team pumped

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6. The decision of Serena Williams to bust a move after winning her match

7. When Aly Raisman's parents had a near panic attack while watching their daughter

8. Or when Michael Phelps' mom freaked out every time he won big

9. We couldn't resist when athletes like Claressa Shields accepted their medals

10. Every time we witnessed a close bond on the volleyball court

11. When our Gymnastic team was a living example of the term perfection. Team USA for the win! 

Watch the Summer Olympics on the networks of NBC beginning August 5. 

(E! and NBC are part of the NBCUniversal family) 

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