Olympic Medal Favorites

Here are the 30 athletes we think have a good chance at taking gold, silver or bronze in August.

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Given the anything-can-happen nature of the Olympics, there’s no guarantee any of these athletes will end up on the podium. But here are the 30 athletes we think have a good chance at taking gold, silver or bronze in August.

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