Tiffany Cromwell, Kyle Chalmers, Jane Claxton and 21 other South Australian Olympians to follow on Instagram

Can’t get enough of the Games action? These talented athletes are sharing a behind-the-scenes look at what life is really like in Olympic Village as they go for gold in Tokyo.

It’s been a long time between Olympics but they’re back and we don’t want to miss a moment.

We’ve all heard the rumours about the Olympic Village antics but these South Australian athletes are taking to Instagram to share the realities of their lead up to the Tokyo Games.

There’s weights sessions and gruelling training but it’s not all hard work with a sneak peek of village life and even and team bonding hair bleaching session.

TIFFANY CROMWELL, CYCLING

HANDLE:@tiffanycromwell

From Stirling to Tokyo, one of Australia’s most experienced female cyclists, Tiffany Cromwell is taking her 120,000 Instagram followers along for the ride.

She’s met the mascots and checked out the Fuji Speedway where she’ll tackle the road race on Sunday.

KURTIS MARSCHALL, ATHLETICS

HANDLE:@kurtismarschall

Pole vaulter and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Kurtis Marschall missed the final by one place in Rio but he’s back for another shot at Olympic glory.

The Western Districts Athletics Club export has been sharing snippets of his preparation this Games, including his final competition before “the big dance” and his weights routine.

KYLE CHALMERS, SWIMMING

HANDLE:

@kyle_chalmers3

The boy from Port Lincolnhas been sharing happy snaps after landing in Tokyo ahead of getting in the pool to chase a second consecutive Olympic gold in his pet event, the 100m freestyle.

has been sharing happy snaps after landing in Tokyo ahead of getting in the pool to chase a second consecutive Olympic gold in his pet event, the 100m freestyle.

JANE CLAXTON, HOCKEY

HANDLE: @janeclax

Hockeyroo #18 made her Olympic debut in Rio and it’s taken no time for Adelaide-born Jane Claxton to share a behind the scenes look at life in the Tokyo Olympic Village.

CHRISTOPHER MCHUGH, BEACH VOLLEYBALL

HANDLE: @mchuge89

Self-dubbed “regular bloke”, Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Olympic debutante showed off a sneak peek of the volleyball facilities ahead of his first match on Saturday.

NIKITA HAINS, DIVING

HANDLE:@kitahains

Perth-born Nikita Hains made the move to Adelaide to pursue her Olympic dream and just days ago the 20-year-old flew out to Japan to make her debut in the 10m platform event.

ROHAN DENNIS, CYCLING

HANDLE: @rohandennis

Adelaide-born, Andorra-based cyclist Rohan Dennis has touched down in Japan training against a backdrop of Mt Fuji.

The Australian will make his third Olympic appearance in road individual time trial, road race and 4000m team pursuit.

JOSEPHINE BULMER, CANOE

HANDLE: @josephine_bulmer_

This 24-year-old hailing from North Haven made sporting history when he secured her canoe sprint spot on the Australian team and the West Lakes Canoe Club athlete is proudly showing off her green and gold kit.

MOLLY GOODMAN, ROWING

HANDLE:@mollygoodman_

A member of the women’s eight crew that only got call up a fortnight before the 2016 Olympics, Molly Goodman grew up rowing for Wilderness and was last spotted boarding a flight to Tokyo.

ANNETTE EDMONDSON, CYCLING

HANDLE: @nettieedmo

This Olympic medallist is best known for her work on the track but it seems hairdressing may be her backup plan.

Annette Edmondson has most recently taken to the ‘Gram to help teammate Kelland O’Brien with a new colour.

ISOBEL BATT-DOYLE, ATHLETICS

HANDLE: @izzibattdoyle

Olympic debutante Isobel Batt-Doyle has been sharing her European preparation including digging into some sushi in Finland ahead of her arrival in Japan to take on the 5000m.

LUKE SAVILLE, TENNIS

HANDLE:@lukesaville18

Follow along with Adelaide-born Luke Saville’s stories and reels for an insight into he and doubles partner Max Purcell’s Olympic journey aka the “back seat bandits” as they make their way to the stadium.

MADISON WILSON, SWIMMING

HANDLE: @madiwilson

Growing up in rural Queensland Madi Wilson relocated to Adelaide to train under renowned coach Peter Bishop in his SA Sports Institute squad and is gearing up for the 200m freestyle and relay events.

ANTHONY DEAN, BMX

HANDLE: @anthonydean44

Homegrown hero Anthony Dean first started competing in BMX at seven and made it to Rio after a close call, now he’s on his way to Tokyo and showing off the track and all the gear along the way.

HENRY FRAYNE, ATHLETICS

HANDLE:@henry_frayne

South Australian born and raised, dual Olympic finalist, Henry Frayne as last spotted in Italy preparing for the long and triple jump events.

EMILY ABBOT

HANDLE:@emilyeabbot

Emily Abbot grew up in North Adelaide. Now aged 24 she’s about to fulfil her Olympic dream as a member of Australia’s first rhythmic gymnastics team and she’s sharing behind the scenes snippets from training.

KELLAND O’BRIEN, CYCLING

HANDLE:@kellobrien

He may be a Victorian but the rains with Adelaide Cycling Australia and Kelland O’Brien is documenting the countdown to his Olympic debut on Instagram.

It appears coffee and sunrises may be the secret to his success.

BERNADETTE WALLACE, CANOE

HANDLE:@bernadettewallace

This West Lakes Canoe Club athlete may have followed her brother’s footsteps but her Olympic debut will make history.

Her bid for Rio was cut short but now she will be among the first to take on the canoe sprint event on the Olympic stage as the discipline debuts in Tokyo.

ALEXANDER HILL, ROWING

HANDLE:@alexanderhill11

Now based in Canberra, Alexander Hill rowed for PAC before claiming silver in men’s fours at Rio on debut.

STEPHANIE TALBOT, BASKETBALL

HANDLE:@stephtalbot7

The kid from Kadina turn Adelaide Lighting star, Stephanie Talbot is lining up for the Opals for her second Olympic appearance.

MATTHEW CLARKE, ATHLETICS

HANDLE:@mattiiclarke

The steeplechaser was a last-minute addition to the Olympic team after just missing out on securing a Tokyo qualifying time before the withdrawal of a foreign athlete has rekindled his dream.

The Adelaide-based athlete is sharing his preparation from Cairns.

OLYMPIA ALDERSEY, ROWING

HANDLE:@olympiaaldersey

This South Aussie got he first taste of Olympic action after an eleventh hour call up for Rio but Olympia Aldersey is back for the women’s eights.

KATARINA KOWPLOS, SHOOTING

HANDLE: @katarinakowplos

She’s 19 and only took up the sport four years ago but this South Australian shooter has landed in Japan to shoot for glory.

Follow the young gun as she competes in the 50m rifle disciplines.

ALEXANDER PORTER, CYCLING

HANDLE:@alexjhporter

Hailing from Ashford, Alex Porter is sharing happy snaps of the cycling team ahead of his Olympic debut in the team pursuit.

RILEY MCGREE, FOOTBALL

Handle:@rileymcgree

Born and raised in Gawler, Riley McGree rose through ranks of A-League side Adelaide United and will now wear the green and gold when the Olyroos line-up in Tokyo.