There was a time you could just wonder what it was like to be in the tunnel coming into the stadium with your fellow Olympians for opening ceremonies.  The behind the scenes meetings between star athletes from different sports were largely unknown.

Thanks to smartphones and social media, the athletes were able to give us a great behind the scenes look at what the opening ceremonies are like.

Starting with the champ, Jordan Burroughs took time to share his experience with his followers.  Check out this video of JB entering the opening ceremonies.

Opening ceremonies were a success! pic.twitter.com/19VrEnpfUK

— Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) August 6, 2016

Burroughs also got to meet NBA superstars Paul George and Draymond Green (insert Snapchat joke).


Pretty solid stances from our women's basketball squad.


Right on, Jordan.

Take a moment. Be thankful. Take it all in. Then prepare to kick butt and bring home gold! pic.twitter.com/3NdonYMBqN

— Jordan Burroughs (@alliseeisgold) August 6, 2016

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Our Greco squad is still in Colorado Springs, but that didn't stop them from getting in on the opening ceremony action.


World Champ Adeline Gray took time out for a quick picture.


As did Haley Augello.


Spotted!  Can you find Elena Pirozhkova and Helen Maroulis?


Burroughs met Serena Williams yesterday and so did Helen Maroulis!


Tervel Dlagnev, Kyle Snyder, Dan Dennis and Frank Molinaro paused for a picture as well. What are the odds Dennis changes his trucks oil in that blazer some day?