California will play a prominent role in the 2024 Paris Olympics, sending the highest number of athletes from any U.S. state. With 143 athletes competing, California demonstrates its athletic prowess and diversity across various sports (NBC Sports) (9News).
Key Athletes and Sports:
- Beach Volleyball: Kelly Cheng and Sarah Hughes are among the top contenders in beach volleyball, a sport with deep roots in California. Their partnership is expected to be a highlight in Paris (NBC Sports).
- Basketball: California’s representation includes prominent basketball players like Stephen Curry and Anthony Davis, who are part of the strong U.S. men’s basketball team (NBC Sports).
- Gymnastics: Notable gymnasts such as Simone Biles and Suni Lee, though not native Californians, have trained extensively in the state, contributing to its reputation as a gymnastics powerhouse (9News).
- Surfing: With surfing making its second appearance in the Olympics, California surfers are expected to perform well, building on the state’s strong surfing culture (NBC Sports).
- Athletics: California will have strong contenders in track and field events, with athletes like Athing Mu and Michael Norman, who have already made their mark on the international stage (9News).
California’s athletes are expected to contribute significantly to Team USA’s medal tally, showcasing the state’s commitment to nurturing top-tier sports talent. The 2024 Paris Olympics will serve as a platform for these athletes to highlight their skills and dedication on a global stage (NBC Sports) (NBC Sports).
Agora Hills
Tara Davis-Woodhall – Track & Field
Aliso Viejo
Kathryn Plummer – Women’s Volleyball
Beaufort
Naya Tapper – Rugby
Brentwood
CJ Nickolas – Taekwondo
Camarillo
Nico Young – Track & Field
Chino
Diana Taurasi – Womens Basketball
Chula Vista
Azja Czajkowski – Rowing
Desiree Linden – Track & Field
Clayton
Kara Kohler – Rowing
Costa Mesa
Sara Hughes – Womens Beach Volleyball
Cypress
Justine Wong Orantes – Womens Volleyball
Danville
Maggie Steffens – Womens Water Polo
Davis
Nyah Huston – Skateboarding
Fiona O’Keeffee – Track & Field
Encinitas
Bryce Wettstein – Skateboarding
Fallbrook
Kayla Canett – Rugby
Folsom
Michelle Sechser – Rowing
Fremont
Kerry Xu – Badminton
Fullerton
Kelly Cheng – Beach Volleyball
Glendora
Jajaira Gonzalez – Boxing
Groveland
Sagen Maddealena – Shooting
Hawaiian Gardens
Chris Joslin – Skateboarding
Hayward
Chelsea Gray – Womens Basketball
Hollywood
Kendall Ellis – Track & Field
Huntington Beach
TJ Defalco – Mens Volleyball
La Canada
Collin Morikawa – Golf
Lafayette
Daniela Moroz – Sailing
Long Beach
Max Irving – Mens Water Polo
Rachel Glenn – Track & Field
Loomis
Alex Obert – Mens Water Polo
Los Angeles
Johnny Hooper – Mens Water Polo
Adrian Weinberg – Mens Water Polo
Jrue Holiday – Women’s Basketball
Nick Itkin – Fencing
Kareem Maddox – Mens Basketball
Catarina Macario – Soccer
Malibu
Tom Schaar – Skateboarding
Menlo Park
Tierna Davidson – Soccer
Milpitas
Jacklyn Luu – Artistic Swimming
Kanak Jh – Table Tennis
Moorpark
Amanda Longan – Womens Water Polo
Murrieta
Michael Norman – Track & Field
Newport Beach
Kaleigh Gilchrist – Womens Water Polo
Maddie Musselman – Womens Water Polo
Oakland
Malcolm Clemons – Track & Field
Oceanside
Caitlin Simmers – Surfing
Garrett Muagututia – Mens Volleyball
Pacific Palisades
Miles Partain – Wrestling
Palm Desert
Desirae Krawczyk – Tennis
Palo Alto
Lily Zhang – Table Tennis
Palos Verdes
Marko Vavic – Mens Water Polo
Andy Bench – Mens Beach Volleyball
Poway
Kelsey Plum – Womens Basketball
Redondo Beach
Taylor Spivey – Triathlon
San Clemente
Griffin Colapinto – Surfing
San Diego
Tate Carew – Skateboarding
Catalina Gnoriega – Archery
Nia Akins – Track & Field
Steffen Peters – Equestrian
Xander Schauffele – Golf
San Francisco
Alexander Massialas – Fencing
Hans Henken – Sailing
San Jose
Jenna Flynn – Womens Water Polo
Annie Xu – Badminton
Jennie Gai – Badminton
Rachel Sung – Table Tennis
Naomi Girma – Soccer
Santa Clarita
Abbey Weitzeil – Swimming
Santa Cruz
Natalia Grossman – Sport Climbing
Santa Margherita
Luca Cupido – Mens Water Polo
Santee
Alex Bowen – Mens Water Polo
Saugus
David Smith – Mens Volleyball
Scotts Valley
Dominque Parrish – Wrestling
Seal Beach
Rachel Fattal – Womens Water Polo
Temecula
Tara Prentice – Womens Water Polo
Walnut Creek
Amit Alor – Wrestling
Sabrina Ionescu – Womens Basketball
Westlake Village
Ben Hallock – Mens Water Polo