The Olympic Games are always exciting and emotional to watch, and even more so to participate in, but the 2020 Tokyo Olympics felt extra special. After a long wait caused by a global pandemic, we finally got to watch the best athletes in the world perform and compete on the world’s biggest stage.
Now that these long-awaited Games have come to an end, we can look back on some of the most memorable moments of the last few weeks. The photo collection below showcases some powerful moments, athletes hitting milestones, and wholesome interactions caught on camera that made the Tokyo Olympics even more remarkable.
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