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If you watched the 2024 Paris Olympics, you’ve likely cheered on several Ohioans!
Ohio often falls under the radar in conversation of best places to vacation, luxe restaurants, or celebrity spottings. But make no mistake, Ohio has bred some of the best performing athletes in the world. Rich in sports culture, it’s no question how Ohioans made it to the World’s Stage!
Ohio State University alone sent an impressive group of athletes to the Paris Games. It is reported that two dozen current, incoming, and former student-athletes competed in this year’s games—marking the second-largest group in the school’s history.
In total, over 40 Olympians have ties to the Buckeye State, contributing to Team USA’s final roster of 592 athletes.
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The Olympic flame was extinguished during an eventful closing ceremony on Sunday, August 11th, officially wrapping the 2024 Paris Games.
It’s no secret Ohioans marked their territory in several events. Akron’s LeBron James and Stephen Curry led Team USA to Gold in Basketball, defeating France in an 11-point lead. Meanwhile, the legendary Simone Biles added three more Gold medals and a Silver to her record. Dover’s own, Hunter Armstrong, struck Gold in the Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay. Track & Field star Annette Echikunwoke made history by winning Silver in the Women’s Hammer Throw, becoming the first American woman to medal in the event since its Olympic debut in 2000.
As Los Angeles gears up to host the 2028 Games, Ohio’s athletes have, once again, proven their place on the world stage and the big screen.
Below is a complete list of athletes with Ohio connections who qualified for this year’s Olympics. Unless otherwise noted, all represented Team USA.
1. Simone Biles – Gymnastics
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Birthplace: Columbus, OH
3 Gold 1 Silver
2. Stephen Curry – Basketball
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Birthplace: Akron, OH
1 Gold
3. LeBron James – Basketball
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Birthplace: Akron, OH
1 Gold
4. Annette Echikunwoke – Track and Field
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Hometown: Pickerington
College: University of Cincinnati
1 Silver
5. Hunter Armstrong – Swimming
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Hometown: Dover
College: Ohio State University
1 Gold 1 Silver
6. Jordan Thompson – Volleyball
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College: University of Cincinnati
1 Silver
7. Scarlett Finn – Artistic Swimming (Team Canada)
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College: Ohio State University
8. Keana Hunter – Artistic Swimming
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College: Ohio State University (transfer)
1 Silver
9. Ruby Remati – Artistic Swimming
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College: Ohio State University
1 Silver
10. Morelle Mccane – Boxing
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Hometown: Cleveland
11. Marcus Christopher – Cycling
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Hometown: Canton
12. Lena Hentschel – Diving (Team Germany)
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College: Ohio State University
13. Ciara McGing – Diving (Team Ireland)
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College: Ohio State University
14. Maycey Vieta – Diving (Team Puerto Rico)
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Hometown: Gahanna
15. Fares Arfa – Fencing (Team Canada)
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College: Ohio State University
16. Maximilien Chastanet – Fencing (Team France)
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College: Ohio State University
1 Bronze
17. Eleanor Harvey – Fencing (Team Canada)
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College: Ohio State University
1 Bronze
18. Lee Kiefer – Fencing
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Hometown: Cleveland
2 Gold
19. Jason Day – Golf (Team Australia)
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Current Residence: Columbus
20. Molly Bruggeman – Rowing
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Hometown: Dayton
21. Nina Castagna – Rowing
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Hometown: Cincinnati
22. Aina Cid Centelles – Rowing (Team Spain)
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College: Ohio State University
23. Katelyn Abeln – Shooting
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College: Ohio State University
24. Ada Korkhin – Shooting
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College: Ohio State University
25. Henry Leverett – Shooting
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College: Ohio State University
26. Derrick Mein – Shooting
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Current Residence: Marengo
27. Alexander Axon – Swimming (Team Canada)
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College: Ohio State University
28. Mariah Denigan – Swimming
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Hometown: Fairfield
29. Emma Finlin – Swimming (Team Canada)
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College: Ohio State University
30. Carson Foster – Swimming
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Hometown: Cincinnati
1 Silver 1 Bronze
31. Tristan Jankovics – Swimming (Team Canada)
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College: Ohio State University
32. Tomas Navikonis – Swimming (Team Lithuania)
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College: Ohio State University
33. Kristen Romano – Swimming (Team Puerto Rico)
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College: Ohio State University
34. Rose Lavelle – Soccer
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Hometown: Cincinnati
1 Gold
35. Nichelle Prince – (Team Canada)
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College: Ohio State University
36. Patrick Schulte – Soccer
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Professional: Columbus Crew
37. Duan Asemota – Track & Field (Team Canada)
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College: Ohio State University
38. Leah Bertrand – Track & Field (Trinidad & Tobago)
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College: Ohio State University
39. Trevor Bassitt – Track & Field
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Hometown: Bluffton
College: Ashland University
40. Joe Kovacs – Track & Field
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Current Residence: Columbus
1 Silver
41. McKenzie Long – Track & Field
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Hometown: Ironton
High School: Pickerington Central
42. Katie Moon – Track & Field
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Hometown: Olmsted Falls
College: University of Dayton/Ashland University
1 Silver
43. Sade Olatoye – Track & Field (Team Nigeria)
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Hometown: Dublin
College: Ohio State University
44. Kyle Snyder – Wrestling
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College: Ohio State University
