Top 10 Americans to Watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Paul Connor
Host · Writer
10. Victor Montalvo (Breaking)
Victor Montalvo brings his flair to the debut Olympic sport of breaking. As a gold medalist at the 2023 World Championships and a two-time Red Bull BC One champion, Montalvo is the favorite to dazzle and dominate in this exciting new event.
1. Simone Biles (Gymnastics)
Simone Biles, widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time, returns to the Olympics after withdrawing from the 2020 Games after suffering a case of the "twisties." Biles was electric during the US Trials, and with 37 Olympic and World Championship medals, looks ready to add to her record-breaking tally and further cement her legendary status.
2. Noah Lyles (Track and Field)
Fresh off a blistering personal best of 9.81 seconds in the 100 meters, sprinter Noah Lyles is one of the fastest men on the planet. Holding the second-best odds (+200) for the blue ribbon event, Lyles is also a top contender for gold in the 200 meters, where he is a multi-time World Champion.
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3. Katie Ledecky (Swimming)
One of the most decorated female Olympians in history, seven-time gold medalist Katie Ledecky aims for an unprecedented fourth consecutive triumph in the 800-meter freestyle.
4. Men's National Basketball Team
In what is likely their final Olympic appearances together, future Hall of Famers LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant headline the American Men's National Basketball Team as they pursue a fifth straight gold medal.
5. Nevin Harrison (Canoeing)
Nevin Harrison made history at the Tokyo Olympics by becoming the first American woman to win a gold medal in canoe sprint. At just 22 years old, she is set to defend her title in the C-1 200m event. A victory would further establish herself as a trailblazer in the sport.
6. Sha'Carri Richardson (Track and Field)
An electrifying talent, sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson storms into her Olympic debut after being sidelined from the 2020 Games due to a cannabis-related suspension. The 24-year-old is the betting favorite to win gold in the 100 meters as she seeks redemption.
7. Women's National Soccer Team
A new era dawns for the Women's National Soccer Team as head coach Emma Hayes takes the helm, determined to restore glory after their shocking 2023 World Cup ound-of-16 exit against Sweden.
8. Ryan Crouser (Track and Field)
Ryan Crouser aims for a historic third consecutive gold medal in the men's shot put, where he holds the World Record in both indoors and outdoors.
9. Grant Holloway (Track and Field)
Grant Holloway, a five-time world champion and the second fastest man ever in the 110m hurdles, is on a mission to avenge his upset loss in Tokyo and claim his first Olympic gold.
10. Victor Montalvo (Breaking)
Victor Montalvo brings his flair to the debut Olympic sport of breaking. As a gold medalist at the 2023 World Championships and a two-time Red Bull BC One champion, Montalvo is the favorite to dazzle and dominate in this exciting new event.
1. Simone Biles (Gymnastics)
Simone Biles, widely regarded as the greatest gymnast of all time, returns to the Olympics after withdrawing from the 2020 Games after suffering a case of the "twisties." Biles was electric during the US Trials, and with 37 Olympic and World Championship medals, looks ready to add to her record-breaking tally and further cement her legendary status.
