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One year until 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo

Several WNY natives hoping to represent U.S.A. next year.

We are just one year away from the 2020 summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

It's the first time Tokyo has hosted the games since 1964.

This year, there are a record of 33 sports, including some new ones like skateboarding and surfing.

Several WNY natives are hoping to return to the games next year; Matt Anderson (Men's Volleyball), Jenn Suhr (Track and Field), Anita Alvarez (Synchronized Swimming) and Emily Regan (Rowing) all competed in the 2016 Olympics.  Regan won a gold medal in her sport. 

WNYers Wendy Casey (Boxing), Jon Jones (shot put), and Brian Irr (Karate) are also vying for spots in the Olympics.

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