Which Team USA Athlete You Should Date, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

They'll win the gold medal to your heart.

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The 2016 Summer Olympics are well underway, taking place in one of the sexiest cities in the world: Rio De Janeiro. The world’s best athletes are together to compete for two weeks under the Christ the Redeemer, complete with lots of samba, caipirinhas, and fun. 

Whether you’re watching Michael Phelps win his 23rd gold medal or cheering for The Final Five, one things for sure: these athletes already won gold in the genetics department.

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While you're ogling over the swimmers' bodies, here’s which U.S.A. athlete you should date based on your zodiac sign

Aries (March 21 - April 19) Michael Phelps

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You’re a natural born leader, and nothing holds you back. You’re ambitious, quick and competitive. You need someone to keep up with your quick pace at all times — and who better to do that than Michael Phelps? With 25 gold medals to-date, it’s safe to say NOTHING holds him back. All that training while balancing fatherhood to his adorable newborn son, Boomer... *swoon*

Read: 8 Reasons Aries Women Are The BEST Women To Love

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Taurus (April 20 - May 20): Kevin Durant

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Tauruses are strong and dependable, making Kevin Durant the perfect match for you! Durant was recently recruited by the Golden State Warriors after 8 years with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He’s won an NBA Most Valuable Player Award and helped carry the team to gold in the 2012 London Olympics, and by the looks of it he’s doing it again this year in Rio. 

Read: 8 Reasons Taurus Women Are The BEST Women To Love 

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Gemini (May 21 - June 20): Carmelo Anthony

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As a fellow Gemini himself, consider Carmelo the ying to your yang. Gemini presents two distinctive personalities, and you'll be sure to see that with Carmelo on and off the court. You may not want to face this three time Olympian (2004, 2008, 2012) during a game, but you’re sure to have a great time sipping caipirinhas on Copacabana after a win!

Read: 8 Reasons Gemini Women Are The BEST Women To Love

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Cancer (June 21 - July 22): Kent Farrington

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If you’re a Cancer, your perfect match is Equestrian Kent Farrington. You’re intuitive and passionate — and what better way to indulge that than to be swept away on a white horse to ride off into the Ipanema sunset by hottie Kent?

Read: 8 Reasons Cancer Women Are The BEST Women To Love

Leo (July 23 - August 22): David Boudia

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Leos are daredevils, headstrong and love being the center of attention. Who understands those traits better than David Boudia, diver for the U.S.A. diving team? If Boudia’s 10-meter jumps don’t keep you on your toes, we don’t know what will.

Read: 8 Reasons Leo Women Are The BEST Women To Love

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Virgo (August 23 - September 22): Steve Johnson

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Steve Johnson is Virgo's match made in heaven. This tennis star is currently ranked number 22 in singles and 43 in doubles. Virgos have an acute attention to detail, and is the sign in the zodiac most dedicated to serving (pun completely intended). 

Read: 8 Reasons Virgo Women Are The BEST Women To Love

Libra (September 23 - October 22): Sam Mikulak

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"I balance" is the key phrase for this sign, naturally making Sam Mikulak your perfect match. Sam is a two-time Olympian (2012, 2016) on the United States gymnastics team. Partnerships are very important to Libras, and Mikulak scores a perfect 10 when it comes to teamwork.

Read: 8 Reasons Libra Women Are The BEST Women To Love

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Scorpio (October 23 - November 21): Tony Azevedo

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Scorpios are excellent leaders, and Tony Azevedo demonstrates that trait perfectly as the current United States water polo captain. While he may be a pro at keeping it cool on the exterior, rest assured he's determined to keep his partners happy both in and out of the water.

Read: 8 Reasons Scorpio Women Are The BEST Women To Love

Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21): Connor Fields

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Sagittariuses are energetic and known to be the traveler of the signs. Their broad-minded approach to life sways them to wander, and you’re guaranteed an adventure with BMXer Connor Fields. You’re in for a fun ride!

Read: 8 Reasons Sagittarius Women Are The BEST Women To Love

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Capricorn (December 22 - January 19): Daryl Homer

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Daryl Homer is a fencer for Team U.S.A. He was a silver medalist at the 2015 World Fencing Championships and a five-time gold medalist at the Pan American Fencing Championships. Capricorns are the most serious-minded and independent of the signs, and Daryl will win the gold to your heart with his professionalism and traditional values. 

Read: 8 Reasons Capricorn Women Are The BEST Women To Love

Aquarius (January 20 - February 18): Micah Christenson

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Aquarius is somehow both painfully shy and eccentric and energetic, which is exactly what you get with Micah Christenson. The American volleyball player, member of the United States men's national volleyball team and Italian club Cucine Lube Civitanova can change pace at the drop of a... well, volleyball, and will be able to keep up with you no matter what mood you're in.

Read: 8 Reasons Aquarius Women Are The BEST Women To Love

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Pisces (February 19 - March 20): Charles Buckingham

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Pisceans are easygoing and generally accepting of others around them, ensuring Charles Buckingham would make a GREAT boyfriend. Charles is a sailor for the United States who'd be happy to take you for a romantic sunset cruise.

Read: 8 Reasons Pisces Women Are The BEST Women To Love

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