If you can't get enough of the summer games, get your fix 24/7 by following these current and veteran Olympians who deserve gold medals for excellence in Tweeting. Get behind-the-scenes scoop, commentary and more from these PEOPLE-approved athletes!
Jordyn Wieber, Gymnastics.
It's a safe bet she's the only athlete who'll post a pic of her attempt to teach Ryan Seacrest how to do a split. Plus, she is a People.com blogger!
Michael Phelps, Swimmer
The superstar American posts private pics and cheers on his teammates.
— Michael Phelps (@MichaelPhelps) July 29, 2012
@arschmitty and I coming back on he bus!! Way to go Allison!! So proud of u! lockerz.com/s/229444652
Tom Daley, Diving
Follow the adorable British star – and make sure you play nice. He's the only Olympian who managed to get someone arrested for Tweeting harassing comments his way during the Games!
Ryan Lochte, Swimmer
How can you not follow the first American to get a gold medal at the games? Plus, Lochte often retweets his fans, a.k.a., The LochteNation.
Always reach for the moon cuz if u slip up u will still be a star!!
— Ryan Lochte (@ryanlochte) July 31, 2012#Jeah
Hope Solo, Soccer
The sometimes-controversial Tweeter – Solo criticized NBC's commentator Brandi Chastain in a series of Tweets – also shares personal photos and details about the U.S. team online.
I rolled over from a nap to this! Who is the best teammate in the whole entire world!? My guess is
— Hope Solo (@hopesolo) July 30, 2012@jloyden? :) say.ly/FOh3S0n
Usain Bolt, Track & Field
Can you keep up with the fastest man in the world? The sprinter shares his photos from the opening ceremony (where he carried the flag for Jamaica) and more.
Johnny Weir, Ice Skater
Who cares if he's not competing? The outspoken Olympian shares his (sometimes snarky) commentary on the games.
I've never understood why the US team uniforms always include berets? London2012 looks incredible.
— Johnny Weir-Voronov (@JohnnyGWeir) July 28, 2012#goUSA Best dressed: The Queen
Nick Symmonds, Track & Field
The U.S. athlete shares behind-the-scenes shots from London and the Athletes' Village.
A gorgeous day in the Athletes Village!
— NickSymmonds (@NickSymmonds) July 28, 2012#London2012 twitter.com/NickSymmonds/s…
Kevin Durant, Basketball
At 2.6 million followers, the NBA star is the most-followed Olympian on Twitter. Plus: He's probably the only athlete Tweeting about taking a break to see a The Dark Knight during competition.
Lolo Jones, Track & Field
She's hilarous. 'Nuff said.
the athletes fight over the last piece of chicken in Olympic Cafeteria RT
— Lolo Jones (@lolojones) July 30, 2012@nbcolympics:#Olympics. What's been ur favorite event to watch?
