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‘It Is Our Games’- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Introduces Team USA With a Powerful Statement for the Tokyo Olympics 2020

The Tokyo Olympics are finally upon us after being postponed by a whole year due to the pandemic. Athletes are gearing up for their respective events and are eager to make their nation proud. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson took up the role of introducing Team USA to the world. 

The blockbuster movie star introduced some of the main contestants of a United States contingent that went over 600 athletes. It is the second-largest contingent ever sent by the nation to the Olympic Games. 

“She’s absolutely the greatest gymnast the world has ever seen,” Johnson said, speaking about Simone Biles. “But even if there’s nothing lefts to prove, there’s a chance to launch herself even higher into the rarest air of immortality.”

It’s finally time to present: TEAM USA!@TheRock gets us HYPED by introducing @TeamUSA like only he can. #TokyoOlympics pic.twitter.com/gRHkn3ad1I

— #TokyoOlympics (@NBCOlympics) July 24, 2021

While Michael Phelps has retired, the USA’s swimming team still holds a significant chance of winning the events in Tokyo. Caeleb Dressel and Katie Ledecky are the ones to watch in this effort. Dwayne Johnson described Ledecky as an athlete that “swims like a machine created to wreak havoc and decimate with impunity. But in reality, she’s about the nicest person you’ll ever meet. And kindness matters, always.” 

“On dry land, he’s impressive. In the water, he is simply lethal,” Johnson said, describing Caeleb Dressel. “Gold medal winner, world record holder, and makes dominating in small trunks look cool as hell.”

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – JULY 29: Caeleb Remel Dressel of the United States celebrates winning the gold medal during the Men’s 100m Butterfly final on day sixteen of the Budapest 2017 FINA World Championships on July 29, 2017 in Budapest, Hungary. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson highlighted Team USA’s best traits

Noah Lyles has emerged as the man who can potentially replace Usain Bolt as the fastest man on the planet not only in the 200m sprint but also as a showman. “He makes running as fast as you can look the way it’s supposed to look: Damn fun,” the former WWE Champion said. 

EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 27: Noah Lyles reacts after winning the Men’s 200 Meter Final during day ten of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

However, the highlight of Team USA’s continent is the presence of working mothers weathering the odds to continue their athletic careers. Allyson Felix, Alex Morgan, and more lead the banner in this regard. 

“They’re barrier breakers who’ve proven the power of their platform,” Johnson said about the team. “And they’re teams who have dominated for generations with no intention of changing the script for this one.”

EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 20: Allyson Felix celebrates with her daughter Camryn after finishing second in the Women’s 400 Meters Final on day three of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 20, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

There is truly no bigger person to get fans hyped for the Olympics than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson himself. With a larger than life personality, he certainly did put the Olympias on the map if they were not there already.  

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