Emerging US Talent Set to Shine in Paris

By Blake Roberts Founder & Editor in Chief Updated: 24 July 2024

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As we anticipate the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, the spotlight turns to the young and promising athletes representing the United States. These emerging talents are set to make headlines with their exceptional skills and determination. Stay with us and learn about the US Olympic team and ten of its most remarkable competitors.

Rising Stars of US Olympic Team 2024

The countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympics is on, and the United States is moving forward with many young and talented athletes ready to make their mark. These emerging stars have already shown exceptional skill in their respective fields and have captured the world’s attention. Get to know the 2024 US Olympics team and learn about the record-breaking champions that will make us proud.

1. Erriyon Knighton (Track and Field)
2. Sunisa Lee (Gymnastics)
3. Katie Grimes (Swimming)
4. Bryce Wettstein (Skateboarding)
5. Noah Lyles (Track and Field)
6. Coco Gauff (Tennis)
7. Paxten Aaronson (Soccer)
8. Sha’Carri Richardson (Track and Field)
9. Brody Malone (Gymnastics)
10. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Track and Field)

Erriyon Knighton (Track and Field)

Erriyon Knighton is one of our most talented track and field athletes. At just 19 years old, he has already made a significant impact by breaking Usain Bolt’s U18 and U20 world records in the 200 meters. His performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where he finished fourth at 17, has set high expectations for his future, with many seeing him as the next big sprinter in athletics.

As he prepares for the Paris 2024 Olympics, Knighton focuses on refining his technique and strength to dominate the 200 meters. His dedication and drive are evident in his training routine, and fans are eager to see if he can win his first Olympic gold medal. With his youth and talent, Knighton is undoubtedly a rising star to keep an eye on.

Sunisa Lee (Gymnastics)

Sunisa Lee is only 21 but is already a star, thanks to her outstanding performance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she won the all-around gold medal. Known for her precision and grace, Lee continues to train to maintain her top form for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Lee has always shown interest in gymnastics – she was only six when she watched YouTube videos of her favorite gymnasts. Shortly after her father built her a balance beam from a mattress, she began performing backflips outdoors, which made her parents realize she was ready to start training professionally. Sunisa Lee has won multiple NCAA Championships gold medals, and we can’t wait to see her score for Team USA in Paris 2022.

Katie Grimes (Swimming)

At just 15 years old, Grimes was the youngest US Olympian at the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she placed fourth in the 800-meter freestyle. This remarkable achievement set the stage for her future successes. In the meantime, Grimes excelled once again on the international stage at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships, where she earned silver medals in both the 1500-meter freestyle and the 400-meter individual medley.

Grimes’ endurance will be put to the test in Paris, where she will swim the 400-meter individual medley and the 10-kilometer open-water event. At the US Olympic team 2024 trials, Grimes also competed in the 200-meter freestyle final but didn’t finish in the top four, missing out on a relay spot. The race was won by seven-time gold medalist Katie Ledecky, a close friend of hers.

Bryce Wettstein (Skateboarding)

One of the youngest in the US Olympic team in 2024, 20-year-old Bryce Wettstein is known for her creative style and standout performances in various international competitions. She has also made significant strides in both park and vert skateboarding. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wettstein placed sixth in the women’s park event, showcasing her talent on the global stage.

Her innovative style and technical skills have earned her recognition and respect within the skateboarding community. In 2019, Wettstein won the gold medal at the USA Skateboarding National Championships in the women’s park event, further establishing her reputation as a top competitor.

Noah Lyles (Track and Field)

Noah Lyles, a 26-year-old athlete, competes in the 100 and 200 meters in track and field. He secured gold medals at the 2022 and 2023 World Athletics Championships. Lyles holds an impressive personal best in the 200 meters, 19.31 seconds, setting an American record and achieving the third-fastest time ever recorded.

At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Lyles earned a bronze medal in the 200 meters. He is a six-time world champion and has become the first man since Usain Bolt to complete the sprint treble at a World Championships. Currently the fastest man worldwide, Lyles enters the US Olympic team hoping to set more record-breaking achievements.

Coco Gauff (Tennis)

The 20-year-old tennis sensation debuted her WTA Tour at just 15 during the Miami Open in March 2019. She advanced to her first major women’s doubles final at the 2021 US Open, while the 2022 French Open was her first major singles final. Gauff has since claimed seven career singles titles, including the 2023 US Open, and nine career doubles titles, with her latest being the 2024 French Open.

Gauff has won seven career singles titles, including the 2023 US Open, and nine career doubles titles, including the 2024 French Open. Known for her powerful game and agility, she has also reached the fourth round at Wimbledon. Gauff continues to be a great competitor in singles and doubles events, aiming for more success as part of the 2024 US Olympics team.

Paxten Aaronson (Soccer)

Born on August 26, 2003, Paxten Aaronson is a 20-year-old American soccer player who will take part in the United States men’s national under-23 soccer team in 2024. Aaronson is an attacking midfielder or winger and is currently at Utrecht, which competes in the Eredivisie in the Netherlands. Paxten is also the younger brother of USMNT midfielder Brenden Aaronson.

Before becoming one of the US Olympic athletes, Paxten began his career at Philadelphia Union and played for the US Soccer Development Academy. After five seasons, he was invited to the Philadelphia Union II, a reserve team in the USL Championship. Aaronson debuted against New York Red Bulls II on July 22, 2020.

In November 2022, he was transferred to Eintracht Frankfurt, while he joined Vitesse in January 2024. He’s now with Utrecht and will play for them for the 24/25 season. The footballer was selected to represent the US in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. He also played a significant role in the qualification for the Olympics. A curious fact is that the USMNT qualified for the Olympics for the first time since 2008.

Sha’Carri Richardson (Track and Field)

Sha’Carri Richardson, 24, is a track and field sprinter. She is one of the most promising US Olympians in 2024 and competes in the 100-meter and 200-meter races. She qualified for the 100 meters and secured a spot on the women’s 4×100 relay team.

Although she didn’t pass the 200-meter final at the US track trials, finishing in 22.16 seconds to Gabby Thomas’s 21.81 seconds, Richardson achieved gold at the 2023 Budapest World Athletics Championships. The sprinter excelled in the 100 m and the 4 x 100 relay.

Brody Malone (Gymnastics)

The 23-year-old gymnast has made a significant impact in the sport, particularly in the horizontal bar and all-around events. He is a three-time gold medalist at the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships in 2019, 2021, and 2022. Malone also secured a gold medal at the 2022 Pan American Gymnastics Championships in Rio de Janeiro for the horizontal bar and successfully qualified for the U.S. Men’s Gymnastics team for his second Olympic Games.

At the 2022 World Championships, Malone won the gold medal in the horizontal bar, further cementing his status as one of the top gymnasts in the world. As one of the US Olympic athletes competing in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, he finished fourth in the men’s horizontal bar event. Considering his great shape, we hope the gymnast will rank further next to other US Olympic Stars in 2024.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (Track and Field)

Currently aged 24, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone excels in the 400-meter hurdles. She won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and set a world record of 50.65 seconds at the US Olympic Trials in June 2024. McLaughlin-Levrone is also the 2022 World Champion in the event, known for breaking four world records in the 400-meter hurdles within 13 months.

McLaughlin-Levrone was the first woman to break both the 52-second (June 2021) and 51-second (July 2022) barriers in the 400-meter hurdles. As a 15-year-old, she became the 2015 World Youth Champion. Moreover, in 2016, she became the youngest athlete since 1980 to qualify for the US Olympic track team, finishing third at the US Olympic Trials.