It's 2016, so of course everyone is dabbing at the Rio Olympics

At least it's not "Call My Maybe" lip syncing.
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Annie Colbert
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The Olympics bring the world together in the spirit of competition ... for the best dab, obviously.

The Rio 2016 Games kicked off Friday with a dazzling opening ceremony, but nothing could outshine the dabbing prowess of elite athletes. Sorry, Gisele.

American sprinter English Gardner made intense eye contact with the camera before breaking for an A+ video-bombing dab behind teammate Allyson Felix.


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Then, during the parade of nations, a Djbouti athlete took his moment in front of the world's watch to hit a dab.

And even though the Opening Ceremony's colorful cyclists don't officially take part in any sporting event, the Grenada rider won over viewers with a quick dab.

Dabbing in 2024 Olympics, right?

BONUS: What's the Dab and How Can You Hit It

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Annie Colbert
Annie Colbert

Annie Colbert* is the Executive Editor at Mashable.

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