Watch: P&G releases epic ‘Thank You, Mom’ video ahead of Rio 2016

Olympic gold medalist Maëlle Ricker and her mother Nancy. (Ben Nelms/CP)

Mother’s Day may be a week away, but it’s never too early to honour the inspirational women in our lives.

Procter & Gamble has released their latest “Thank You, Mom” video featuring Olympic athletes looking to their mothers for support and encouragement in times of need.

Check it out for yourself below.

*Note: You may want to grab some tissues for this one.

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