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Overview of U.S. Athlete Qualifications for the 2024 Paris Olympics

The U.S. Olympic team is gearing up for the 2024 Paris Games, aiming to assemble a formidable roster of more than 500 athletes, potentially making it one of the largest delegations at the event scheduled to commence on July 26. Athletes are earning their spots on the team through a variety of pathways, including participation in Olympic Trials, achieving notable international results and rankings, and receiving discretionary selections leading up to July.

Several key selection events are on the horizon, each crucial for determining the final composition of the U.S. Olympic team:

Wrestling Trials: Scheduled for April 19-20 at Penn State, where wrestlers will vie for their chance to represent the nation on the Olympic stage.

Swimming Trials: Taking place from June 15-23 in Indianapolis, swimmers will compete for coveted spots on the team.

Diving Trials: Held concurrently with the swimming trials from June 16-23 in Knoxville, Tennessee, divers will showcase their skills in pursuit of Olympic qualification.

Track and Field Trials: Slated for June 21-30 in Eugene, Oregon, track and field athletes will converge to secure their spots in the Olympic lineup.

Gymnastics Trials: Set for June 27-30 in Minneapolis, gymnasts will compete for the opportunity to showcase their talents in Paris.

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Here is a glimpse into the athletes who have already secured their spots on the U.S. Olympic team across various sports:

Boxing:

  • Jajaira Gonzalez (60kg)
  • Jennifer Lozano (50kg)
  • Morelle McCane (66kg)
  • Joshua Edwards (+92kg)
  • Jahmal Harvey (57kg)

Breaking:

  • Sunny Choi
  • Victor Montalvo

Cycling:

  • Chloé Dygert (road)

Fencing:

  • Lee Kiefer (foil)
  • Nick Itkin (foil)
  • Alexander Massialas (foil)
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Gymnastics:

  • Evita Griskenas (rhythmic)

Modern Pentathlon:

  • Jess Davis

Sailing:

  • Daniela Moroz (formula kite)
  • Erika Reineke (dinghy)
  • Dominique Stater (windsurfing)
  • Ian Barrows (49er)
  • Hans Henken (49er)

Shooting:

  • Katelyn Abeln (air pistol)
  • Lexi Lagan (air pistol)
  • Sagen Maddalena (air rifle)
  • Mary Tucker (air rifle)
  • Ivan Roe (air rifle)

Sport Climbing:

  • Natalia Grossman (combined)
  • Emma Hunt (speed)
  • Piper Kelly (speed)
  • Colin Duffy (combined)
  • Jesse Grupper (combined)
  • Samuel Watson (speed)

Surfing:

  • Caroline Marks
  • Carissa Moore
  • Caity Simmers
  • Griffin Colapinto
  • John John Florence

Swimming:

  • Mariah Denigan (open water)
  • Katie Grimes (open water)
  • Ivan Puskovitch (open water)

Table Tennis:

  • Lily Zhang

Taekwondo:

  • CJ Nickolas

Track and Field:

  • Dakotah Lindwurm
  • Fiona O’Keeffe
  • Emily Sisson
  • Conner Mantz
  • Clayton Young

As the countdown to the Paris Olympics continues, these athletes are poised to represent the United States with pride and determination on the world stage, showcasing their talent and dedication in pursuit of Olympic glory.

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