The pursuit of excellence has produced countless stories of triumph throughout Olympic history, with audiences worldwide captivated by genuine moments of inspiration and courage.
Every athlete who competes at the Games has their own unique backstory to tell, overcoming adversity and personal hardship in order to try and reach the podium.
A number of athletes from Japan have overcome major setbacks in their bid to win gold at the Games in front of a home crowd.
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