The Key Athletes and Events to Watch in the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Track and Field

Sha'Carri Richardson (USA): After an impressive performance at the 2023 World Championships, Richard is a standout expected to make her mark in the 100m and 4x100m relay​ (Paris 2024 Olympics)​​ (World Athletics)​.

Noah Lyles (USA): Lyles aims at defending his titles in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay after his triple gold performance at the World Championships​ (World Athletics)​.

Erriyon Knighton (USA): Known for breaking Usain Bolt's junior records, Knighton tops in the list of those who can win in this event too ​(Paris 2024 Olympics)​.

Faith Kipyegon (Kenya): Kipyegon, a double world champion, will aim for gold in the1500m and5000m as well ​(World Athletics)​.

Mondo Duplantis (Sweden): The world record holder is anticipated to dominate pole vaulting during these games​ (World Athletics)​.

Swimming

Katie Ledecky (USA): Number one at distance freestyle events but might choose not to compete many events this time around. What do you think?

Summer McIntosh (Canada): A young prodigy who has won several world titles that could be dangerous with respect to both freestyle and medley races.

David Popovici (Romania): Known for breaking junior world records that are set on fire by no other than himself. Now he is expected to excel in freestyle events together with some others.

Bobby Finke (USA): Having already won gold medals both in the 800m and 1500m freestyles in Tokyo, Finke is ready to duplicate his success in Paris​.

Gymnastics

Simone Biles (USA): It will be the last Olympics where she is planning to participate. She is expected to dominate women’s gymnastics​.

Cycling

Ellesse Andrews (New Zealand): A top contender in the keirin and sprint events, she has consistently performed at a world-class level​.

Canoeing

Dame Lisa Carrington (New Zealand): With a history of Olympic gold medals, Carrington is expected to excel in the K1, K2, and K4 500m events​.

Other Notable Athletes

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (USA): The reigning Olympic and world champion in the 400m hurdles is a favorite to win again​.

Armand "Mondo" Duplantis (Sweden): The pole vault world record holder is expected to dominate his event once again​.

Jessica Gadirova (Great Britain): A rising star in gymnastics, Gadirova is expected to make a significant impact in Paris​.

The Paris 2024 Olympics promises to be a thrilling event with a mix of seasoned champions and emerging stars across various sports, ensuring a spectacle of athletic excellence.

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