Light the torch and cue that iconic Olympics theme song — we’re ready for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics happening Friday, July 26 to Sunday, Aug. 11.
At this summer’s Olympic Games, approximately 10,500 athletes from 206 National Olympic Committees will compete across 32 sports — including some new ones. Since we’re all about keeping it local, we’ve rounded up three Paris 2024 Olympians with ties to Louisville that you should keep your eye on.
Let the Games begin.
Team USA
Yared Nuguse, Track
The Manual High School grad finished in second place in the men’s 1,500 meter in qualifying to clinch a spot in the 2024 Olympics. The 25-year-old also qualified for the Tokyo games in 2021, but didn’t compete because of an injury. In college at Notre Dame, Nuguse was a national champion in 2019 and set NCAA and ACC records throughout his career. His events take off starting Aug. 2.
Sunny Choi, Breaking
The newest sport in the games, breaking — aka break dancing — will see a Louisvillian busting a move. Choi was born in Cookeville, TN, but moved to Derby City at the age of seven — and her parents still live here. The breaking competition starts Friday, Aug. 9.
Jayden Ulrich, Track and Field
This UofL athlete will compete in the discus throw for Team USA, becoming the first athlete in Cardinal history to represent the red, white, and blue at the Olympics in Track and Field. The women’s discus throw competition in Paris will open on Friday, Aug. 2.
