The 2024 Paris Olympics was set to feature many standout athletes across various sports. Some of the top athletes were:
- Leon Marchand (France, Swimming): Marchand, a rising star, shattered Michael Phelps’ last remaining world record in the 400m individual medley. Competing in multiple swimming events, he is expected to bring home gold for the host nation. (NBC Olympics).
- Mollie O’Callaghan (Australia, Swimming): A teenage sensation during the Tokyo Olympics, O’Callaghan is expected to dominate in the freestyle and backstroke events.
- Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya, Marathon): Already a two-time Olympic champion, Kipchoge aims to secure his third marathon gold. As the world’s fastest marathoner, he’s a strong favorite.
- Sha’Carri Richardson (USA, Track): After missing out on the Tokyo Olympics due to a ban, Richardson is looking to make a powerful comeback in the 100m sprint.
- Clarisse Agbegnenou (France, Judo): A two-time Olympic gold medalist and new mother, Agbegnenou is returning to compete on home soil with high hopes of adding another gold to her tally (NBC Olympics).
These athletes, along with many others, have made the Paris Games an event to remember!
