Top US Olympic athletes open up about the music they use for inspiration and motivation

The 2016 Olympics are getting closer and closer. In August, Olympians will pack up their bags and head over to Rio De Jinero to compete against athletes from around the world.

Training is crucial to success and becomes a way of life for most of these athletes for years leading up to the Olympic Games. Finding that perfect niche to get you motivated can be tough.

There is one key to prepping for a competition, getting motivated, or just getting in the right mindset that many U.S Olympic athletes have in common - and that's music.

Below is a look at some of Team USA's top athletes, via Lucy Nicholson of Reuters, and the music that helps them prepare.