PHOTOS: US hopefuls compete in Olympic trials

The Olympics are set to begin in Tokyo on July 23, but U.S. athletes have already been competing — for the privilege of representing their country.

Here’s a gallery of recent action from multiple sporting events including track and field, swimming and gymnastics.

Sha’Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the women’s 100-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Will Claye competes during the finals of men’s triple jump at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Monday, June 21, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Simone Biles competes on the balance beam during the women’s U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials Friday, June 25, 2021, in St. Louis.

Maggie Malone competes during the finals of the women’s javelin throw at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Donnell Whittenburg competes in the floor exercise during the men’s U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials Thursday, June 24, 2021, in St. Louis.

JuVaughn Harrison celebrates during the finals of the men’s high jump at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Anna Cockrell, right, wins the fourth heat of the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Yul Moldauer celebrates his performance in the floor exercise during the men’s U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials Saturday, June 26, 2021, in St. Louis.

Noah Lyles celebrates after winning the final in the men’s 200-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Caeleb Dressel reacts after winning the men’s 100 butterfly during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Gabby Thomas celebrates after winning the final in the women’s 200-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Katie Ledecky reacts after the women’s 800 freestyle during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Katie Nageotte celebrates during the finals of the women’s pole vault at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

DeAnna Price reacts after sets a new American record during the finals of the women’s hammer throw at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Alec Yoder competes on the pommel horse during the men’s U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials Saturday, June 26, 2021, in St. Louis.

Emily Sisson wins the women’s 10,000-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Shane Wiskus reacts after competing in the floor exercise during the men’s U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials Thursday, June 24, 2021, in St. Louis.

Nikki Hiltz competes during the finals of the women’s 1,500-meter run at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Monday, June 21, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Garrett Scantling competes during the decathlon shot put at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials Saturday, June 19, 2021, in Eugene, Oregon.

Ryan Murphy reacts after winning the men’s 100 backstroke during wave 2 of the U.S. Olympic Swim Trials on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska.

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