Social media's best bits: Baby Bolt and more

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Retired Jamaican athletic superstar Usain Bolt meets fans during the PUMA School of Speed competition at Ruimsig Stadium on January 29, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 29: Retired Jamaican athletic superstar Usain Bolt meets fans during the PUMA School of Speed competition at Ruimsig Stadium on January 29, 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Frennie Shivambu/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
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Every week, Tokyo 2020 will bring you the best sport posts from the social media world. Find out what your favourite athletes have been getting up to during the lead-up to the Olympic Games (spoiler alert: it's not all training).

Even the best have bad days 😂

Skateboarding phenom Nyjah Huston is taking no prisoners in the build-up to Tokyo 2020.

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Breakin ankles out here😂

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Move over Lightning Bolt. Here comes Baby Bolt! ⚡

Eight-times Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt presents the newest member of his clan.

Shining a light on gender equality💡

Spain's basketball legend Pau Gasol shows his appreciation for the steps the IOC has taken towards a more diverse Olympic Games.

Why do birds suddenly appear? 🦜🎵

Even the parrots want in on the action when Tokyo 2020 swimming hopeful Caeleb Dressel is in town.

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Absolutely living life with @enzomartinez15

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When you get knocked down but come back twice as strong 💪

USA hurdler Kendra Harrison proving that it's not about how hard you fall, but how high you rise.

Swapping the pole for the saddle 🐎

Even if you're preparing for the Olympic pole vault competition, there's always time for a little horseplay. Right, Renaud Lavillenie?

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