Walking on to the Olympic stage is an honor that few athletes get to experience. They get to wear the colors of their nation on their chest in some of the biggest arenas in the world, surrounded by thousands of fans from all over the world.
But those who come to cheer them are may be just as important to the success of the country. Fans and supporters make a tangible difference to the feel of the Games, for both the athletes and everyone at home watching.
Fans from all over the world travel thousand of miles to represent their nation and cheer on their champions to victory! An honor only second to that of the athlete.
Explore a view of the incredible fans that made it out to Paris this summer through the lens of our photograhers.
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