Though some events, like softball and baseball, have already gotten underway, the Tokyo Olympics will officially open Friday at the opening ceremony, which is set to begin at 6:55 a.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC.
While there has been debate over whether to hold the Olympics amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Games will go on, and the athletes attending have the opportunity to reach the pinnacle of their respective sports and become overnight stars in the process.
From a 13-year-old skateboarder who could become the youngest Olympic gold medalist of all time, to an American gymnast not named Simone Biles who will wow the world, to a sprinter who could set a new world record at the Games, there is no shortage of talent to root for this summer.