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In just a few short weeks, Katie Ledecky will look to add to her impressive collection of gold medals while Victor Montalvo will be one of the first Americans to compete in the newest Olympic event, breaking, when the 2024 Olympic Games kick off in Paris.
These athletes are among hundreds of the nation’s best who will be vying for a podium spot when the Games get underway. Beginning July 26, the Games will feature 329 medal events across 32 sports.
Returning Olympic stars including Simone Biles and Caeleb Dressel have qualified for the Paris Games. And several USA athletes will make their Olympic debut this year, including 16-year-old gymnast Hezly Rivera and transgender runner Nikki Hiltz. In total, over 500 Team USA athletes will compete in Paris.
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