The Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro are just around the corner. But for those of us who couldn’t care less about gold medals and record times, the summer games can be a bit of a snoozefest. Yet there is a silver lining: the men’s swimming competition. For starters, it’ll be exciting to see Michael Phelps attempt to continue his gold-winning streak at his fifth Olympics. But more important: When else will we have an excuse to shamelessly ogle the world’s most physically fit athletes in all their shirtless glory? Trust us, after seeing these 12 international swimmers in action, it’ll be hard to pledge allegiance to just one team.





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@conorjdwyer Conor Dwyer Team: USA

Age: 27

Competition: Freestyle

Known for: His nickname, Diddy, given to him by fellow teammate Ryan Lochte, and his gold medal win at his first Olympics in London 2012.