These 27 Illinoisans Are Representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympics; Here's the Full List Inside
These 27 Illinoisans Are Representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympics; Here's the Full List Inside

These 27 Illinoisans Are Representing Team USA at the 2024 Olympics; Here’s the Full List Inside

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are Going On, and Illinois is set to send over two dozen athletes to represent Team USA.

Only three U.S. states are sending more athletes to the Paris Games than Illinois. California is leading with 120 athletes, followed by Florida with 42, and Texas with 41. Illinois, alongside Pennsylvania, will each contribute 27 Olympians, according to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

Since the inception of the Games, Illinois athletes have earned the fourth-highest number of Olympic gold medals among U.S. states, with 40 golds, according to The Sports Geek.

The Games will run from July 26 to August 11, with some events starting before the official opening ceremony on July 26. Athletes will compete in 32 sports and 329 medal events, with Illinois athletes participating in soccer, wrestling, volleyball, rowing, rhythmic gymnastics, and more.

Here’s what you need to know about Illinois’ Olympic athletes this year, including an alum from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a resident from East Alton.

Illinoisans representing US in Olympics 2024

Here are the 27 Olympic athletes and three Paralympic athletes from Illinois who will represent the U.S. at this summer’s Games. [List Source:bnd.com]

Conlusion

As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games unfold, Illinois proudly stands as one of the top states contributing athletes to Team USA, with 27 Olympians and 3 Paralympians representing the nation on the world stage. This year’s participants reflect Illinois’ longstanding tradition of athletic excellence, continuing a legacy that has earned the state the fourth-highest number of Olympic gold medals in U.S. history. From soccer to wrestling and volleyball, these athletes showcase the diverse talents and determination that Illinois brings to the global arena. As they compete in the upcoming events, they carry the hopes and pride of their communities, aiming to add to the state’s impressive Olympic history.

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