Katie Ledecky, Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Leah Smith, Lilly King and Conner Dwyer. These are just a few of the names that make up one of the greatest swim teams in the world: Team U.S.A. Rather it's in or out of the water, these swimmers represent the United States in the finest way possible. The medals aren't the only reasons we are gushing over Team U.S.A.

1. Lilly King's stand against performance-enhancing drugs.

At only 19 years old, Lilly King won gold and set a new world record in the women's 100-meter breast stroke. But that's not why everyone can't stop talking about her. Pictured behind her is Russian swimmer, Yulia Efimova. Efimova was one of the many Russian athletes to test positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

After winning in her heat during the semifinals, Efimova waved number one in the air. While watching backstage, King waved "no" back. This feisty American sweetheart was not afraid to speak her mind on the issue. After winning gold, King stated, "I think it's unfortunate that we have to deal with these things in this sport. A level playing field would be preferred."

2. Michael Phelps and all his glory.

Michael Phelps is arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time. As of the Olympics in Landon, Phelps became one of the most decorated Olympians of all time. Now, in Rio, Phelps has 23 gold medals and 25 medals throughout his entire Olympic career.

Besides being one of America's greatest Olympians, Phelps deserves to be recognized for changes in life out of the pool. In 2014, Michael Phelps was suspended for 6 months due to drug and alcohol abuse. Since his return from rehab, Phelps has made a full 180 degree change in his lifestyle. Now, instead of celebrating victories with raging parties, Phelps celebrates with his fiancé and adorable newborn son, Boomer.

Michael Phelps proves to the world that the past does not define your future, but only makes you stronger.

3. Kathleen Baker defies all odds.

Kathleen Baker is not just the girl with the pearl earrings, she is now the girl with an Olympic silver medal. At the age of 19, this young swimmer defied all odds by competing in the women's 100-meter backstroke for Team U.S.A. What's so amazing about this young athlete is despite being diagnosed with Crohn's disease, she still managed to win an Olympic medal.

"I think it really helps me appreciate the sport even more, knowing that it can be taken away from me. I love swimming more than anything in the world, and to be able to swim in the Olympics— it's an incredible feeling. I hope I inspired a lot of people today," said Baker in an interview with the "Charolette Observer."

4. A new baby can't stop Dana Vollmer

You may not recognize her with her new short hair and mommy glow, but Dana Vollmer is one of the United States' finest swimmers. She is an Olympic gold medalist and broke two world records: one in 4 x 200 freestyle and one in the 400-meter butterfly. In Rio, she won a silver medal in the women's 4 x 100 freestyle relay and a bronze in the women's 100-meter butterfly. Although it's not the gold medals and world records she's used to, Vollmer should be more than proud of herself because she competed in this Olympics just 15 months after giving birth to her beautiful baby boy, Arlen. On the "Today" show, the 28-year-old Olympian said time management is key. "I kind of retired in 2013 and had my son. And my whole goal with this comeback was that I would always feel like my son came first. I have tons of super supportive moms I talk to all the time, and they always said you need some alone time for yourself. And that's what swimming became for me."