Top U.S. individuals in the Rio Olympics

Bartoletta won the gold medal in the women's long jump at the 2015 World Outdoor Championships. She hopes to do the same in Rio. She's also a defending Olympic gold medalist in the 4x100 meter relay.

Biles is favored to win the beam, floor exercise and individual all-around after recently winning four golds at the U.S. National Championships. She has a shot to become a household name soon.

The gold medal winner in the 74kg weight class at the 2012 London Games, Burroughs is looking to repeat after claiming the gold earlier this year at the Pan American Championships.

Carter won gold in the shot put at the 2016 World Indoor Championships after winning bronze at the 2015 World Championships. She has an excellent shot at getting on the medal stand in Rio.

The daughter of former NFL quarterback Randall Cunningham, Vashti won gold in the high jump at the 2016 World Indoor Championships, setting the world junior record. Only 18, she could create quite a story if she medals in Rio.

The gold medal winner in the all-around at the 2012 Olympics, Douglas is hoping to repeat. She faces stiff competition in teammate Simone Biles.

The defending gold medal winner in the decathlon at the 2012 Games, Eaton is the world record holder. He's heavily favored to win the event again.

Felix already has six Olympic medals to her name over the last three games, including four golds. She's looking to place in the 200 meter for the fourth consecutive Olympics and also has a good shot in the 400 meter. Felix has also won three medals in relays.

Franklin claimed five medals in London, including four golds. While matching that success could be difficult, Franklin is favored to win the 200 meter backstroke.

Gardner is a major contender to win the women's 100 meter. She's won the silver medal twice at the World Championships in the 4x100 meter relay.

Gatlin won gold in the 100 meter back in 2004, but since then he's been overshadowed by Usain Bolt. He still claimed the bronze in 2012. Gatlin is running as well as ever, winning silver in the 100 meter and 200 meter at the 2015 World Championships.

Women's wrestler Adeline Gray has medaled at the World Championships in five consecutive years, and she's favored in the 75kg weight class.

Jaeger won silver in the 1500 meter freestyle at the 2015 World Championships and is looking to do even better in Rio.

Jorgensen is the two-time defending champion of the ITU Triathlon World Championships and could be set to win her first medal at the Olympics.

Kovacs won gold in the shot put at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, and the Penn State alumnus is favored to win again in Rio.

Ledecky won gold in the 800 meter freestyle at the 2012 London Games and tallied five golds at the 2015 World Championships. The 19-year-old could be set for a huge Olympics.

Lochte has 11 Olympic medals to his name over the last three Olympics, including five in 2012. He medaled four times at the 2015 World Championships and has a great shot at placing again in the 200 meter individual medley.

This will likely be Phelps' last run in the Olympics, as he looks to add to his 22 Olympic medals, including 18 gold medals. He remains the heavy favorite in the 100 meter butterfly and 200 meter individual medley, and also has a strong chance to medal in the 200 meter butterfly.

Reese won gold in the long jump at the 2012 London Games and is coming off a win at the World Indoor Championships. She hopes to claim her second Olympic gold.

Shields won gold in the middleweight division at the 2012 London Games and is a favorite to win gold again in 2016.

Taylor won gold in the triple jump at the 2012 London Games and is looking to repeat after winning gold at the 2015 World Championships.

Tinsley won the silver medal in the 400 meter hurdle at the 2012 London Games and could do even better this time around.

Williams has four Olympics gold medals, going all the way back to her doubles title at the 2000 Sydney Games. She won gold in singles and doubles in 2012.

Wilimovsky won gold in the 10 km open water at the 2015 World Championships and is favored to do the same in Rio.