The 2020 Tokyo Olympics is less than 1 year away – Here are 13 athletes to watch for breakout performances

• The Opening Ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics is on July 24, 2020.

• The Games will feature the debut of karate, skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing.

• While big names like Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are set to compete, some Olympic hopefuls are poised for a breakout on the world stage.

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The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are less than one year away.

Baseball and softball will be back, while karate, skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing will be making their debut.

Thousands of athletes will step foot on the world stage and vie for Olympic gold in their sport. While some are already established, like Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky, others will be attempting to become household names.

As competition increases and the field narrows, here are 13 Olympic hopefuls to watch as the Games approach.

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