By JM Stephens
9:45am PDT, Jul 23, 2021
"Very fortunate to live a moment like this again. Happy and grateful to have enjoyed another opening ceremony at the #Tokyo2020 Olympic Stadium." –Pau Gasol
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"The Olympics really can unite the world." –Adam Rippon
"Opening Ceremonies!🇺🇸🎇🎉" –April Ross
"The Olympics are finally here! Me and the family will be watching every minute cheering team #USA on! Good luck to all athletes competing in this summer Olympics! Cherish every moment! #olympics #teamusa" –Ryan Lochte
"Faster, Higher, Stronger Together 2020 Olympic Motto. I'm really looking forward to the next few weeks. May all the athletes compete with humility and enjoy what you've worked your life towards." –Mauricio Umansky
"Undoubtedly the greatest athletic achievement and honor I will ever have in my life. I have no words to describe the feelings I have right now but I do know I am currently filled with gratefulness and thankfulness ❤️ love you guys thank you." –Naomi Osaka
" GO TEAM USA!!! #tokyoolympics @nbcolympics I cannot wait to watch!!!! @caelebdressel 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏" –Sara Bareilles
"Getting into the mood of the Olympic Games today, so here is a little flashback of 2016, when I had the honor to be a torch bearer and represent my country in Rio! ✨ Sexta-feira no clima total de #Tokyo2020 e mantando as saudades de quando tive a honra de carregar a tocha olímpica no Rio em 2016 e representar meu país! 💛💚
#flashbackfriday" –Alessabdra Ambrosio
