The difference between winning and losing can be minuscule. Olympic gold could have easily been silver if not for an inch here or another second there.
While some athletes can seemingly win gold every time they step into competition, other Olympians are left collecting silver. They’re still remarkable athletes, but gold eludes them.
Some of the world’s best have another shot (for some, their last) at claiming the cherished Olympic gold medal over the next few weeks in Rio. Here are 14 such athletes to watch, in no particular order:
Tony Azevedo, United States, water polo
He’ll become the first five-time Olympian in U.