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Australian rugby player Nicole Beck celebrates winning her gold medal with her daughter Sophie Willoughby.
Some Olympians gain worldwide fame and millions of social media admirers. But their biggest fans are the ones that have been there since the very beginning of the athletic careers - their families.
Turns out, even the greatest athletes in the world still just want to hug their parents after a big game.
Here are 18 photos that show Olympians celebrating with their husbands, wives, parents, siblings, and very adorable children.