14 times British Olympians clearly won gold on Instagram
Team GB has a strong Instagram game.
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LONDON -- Team GB athletes may have been busy winning a ton of medals at the 2016 Olympic Games, but that doesn't mean they haven't had time for a spot of social media too.
From slow motion power press-ups to cheeky selfies with Usain Bolt, we've rounded up some of the Instagram highlights from British athletes at Rio 2016.
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1. Diver Tom Daley's pre-opening ceremony group selfie.
2. Cyclist Elinor Barker's pre-race update on her team mate Laura Trott's hair.
3. And Laura Trott's gold medal dream coming true.
4. Jessica Ennis-Hill's cheeky selfie with Usain Bolt.
5. This casual insight into life in the Olympic village from gymnast Louis Smith.
6. The front door of the women's cycling team apartment after a week of racing.
7. Andy Murray's excitable selfie with basketball player Kevin Durant.
8. Swimmer Adam Peaty's demonstration of a power press-up.
9. Gymnast Max Whitlock's double take.
10. Brothers Alistair Brownlee and Jonny Brownlee showing off their gold and silver triathlon medals.
11. This insight into a post-gym recovery session from hockey player Maddie Hinch.
12. Mo Farah's gold medal family photo.
13. This introduction to the gun show from gold medal-winning kayaker Joe Clarke.
14. Finally, this glorious team photo of dressage gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin and her illustrious steed.
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