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Photos: Team USA: Country Strong

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    Jonathan Horton | Gymnastics

    Striking A Balance
    A techno-stretch halter dress skims athletic curves (former high school cheerleader Kloss loves “watching, playing, and reading about sports–you name it, I’ve played it!”), while crisscross straps emphasize muscle definition. Victoria Beckham tangerine dress, $2,750; net-a-porter.com. On Horton: Adidas pants.

    Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman.

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    Jonathan Horton | Gymnastics

    The Natural
    “I come from a long line of short people,” the five-foot-two inch Horton jokes. “It’s almost like I was designed for the sport.” Vera Wang silk organza–and–tulle dress; Vera Wang, NYC. Jitrois corset belt.

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    Ashton Eaton | Track & Field

    Of Myth And Men
    Silver lamé flows like liquid mercury as swift as the Roman messenger god in flight. Oscar de la Renta pleated dress, $4,490; sakfifhavenue.com. On Eaton: Nike shorts.

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    Ashton Eaton | Track & Field

    Born To Run
    The decathlete received his first pair of spikes from his mom, for an elementary school gym-class race. Lanvin rose-print brocade dress ($4,990) and heels; dress at Lanvin, NYC. Jody Candrian cuff.

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    Ryan Lochte | Swimming

    Life In The Fast Lane
    Lochte is favored to win as many as five gold medals in London. Stella McCartney gold lamé dress, $3,345; Stella McCartney, NYC.

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    Ryan Lochte | Swimming

    Ocean's '12
    Her marine-colored look–with its lines and planes like cascading sheets–evokes a waterfall (the ties back has a swimsuit feel to it, too). Haider Ackermann silk-mousseline top ($860) and skirt ($1,750); Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. On Lochte: Speedo USA briefs.

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    Bryan Brothers | Tennis

    Causing A Racket
    The neon shade, the fuzzy texture, the molded cups–all the hallmarks of a tennis ball itself. Atelier Versace suit with Swarovski Elements; select Versace boutiques. On the Bryans: K-Swiss polos and shorts.

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    Bryan Brothers | Tennis

    Bryan Brothers | Tennis
    “We do better when we use positive reinforcement,” says Bob Bryan of the brothers’ relationship on and off the court. Alexander McQueen silver-sequin appliqué dress, embroidered mask, and platform sandals.

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    Dwyane Wade | Basketball

    Lift-Off
    “I have always been a big D-Wade fan,” says Kloss, who stands six feet to the Team USA guard’s six-feet-four. “Even in my heels, I was still shorter–believe me, that doesn’t happen often!” Oscar de la Renta sequined guipure lace dress; saksfifthavenue.com. Kelacala Q for Accessory Artists cuff. Manolo Blahnik pumps. On Wade: Jordan shorts and sneakers.

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    Dwyane Wade | Basketball

    Straight Shooter
    “When you play in the Olympics, you can’t have ego,” says Wade. Bottega Veneta washed chiffon dress; Bottega Veneta boutiques. On Wade: Jordan shorts.

    In this story:
    Hair: Oribe for Oribe Hair Care
    Makeup: Fulvia Farolfi for Chanel Beauté
    Production design: Mary Howard Studio

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