Notable Olympians returning to Summer Games (19 images)

The 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics is set to begin July 23 and run through August 8, 2021, after a year's delay due to the coronavirus pandemic, without international spectators. Here is a look at notable athletes from the United States who are qualified or pending qualification to return to the Games.

Galen Rupp competes in the men's 10.000-meter race at the Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on August 13, 2016. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI

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Monica Abbott (L) tags out Japan's Masumi Mishina during seventh inning action in the women's gold medal game, won by Japan, 3-1, at Fengtai Softball Field, at the Beijing Summer Olympics on August 21, 2008. Photo by Mike Theiler/UPI

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Mariel Zagunis sits down on the plate after losing to Russia in the women's team saber semifinals at the Rio Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on August 13, 2016. Photo by Richard Ellis/UPI

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Phil Dalhausser (R) goes up for a block while participating in the AVP pro beach volleyball contest at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis on February 6, 2009. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

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