In just a few short weeks, the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, will commence, catapulting familiar faces, along with some new, onto one of the world’s biggest stages.

Some of the athletes participating in their first ever Olympics, while barely able to drive, have proven themselves to be fierce competitors.

Take a look below to see eight high-school-age students who will be competing in the 2016 Olympics.

Nicole Ahsinger — Gymnastics, 18

Eighteen-year-old Nicole Ahsinger recently finished her senior year at Scripps Ranch High School in San Diego, California, and is on to the Olympics. She is the sole US read more >>>

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