- Simone Biles (USA)
- Sport: Gymnastics
- Why: Returning to the Olympics with a focus on reclaiming the all-around title after her challenges in Tokyo 2020. Biles is a four-time Olympic champion with 30 world championship medals.
- LeBron James (USA)
- Sport: Basketball
- Why: Making his fourth Olympic appearance, LeBron aims to lead Team USA to another gold medal alongside other NBA stars like Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.
- Sha’Carri Richardson (USA)
- Sport: Track and Field (Sprints)
- Why: Richardson will make her Olympic debut in Paris, competing in the 100m and possibly other sprint events. She’s known for her speed and vibrant personality.
- Eliud Kipchoge (Kenya)
- Sport: Marathon
- Why: Aiming for his third consecutive Olympic gold in the marathon, Kipchoge is already considered one of the greatest marathon runners of all time.
- Armand “Mondo” Duplantis (Sweden)
- Sport: Pole Vault
- Why: The world record holder and reigning Olympic champion, Duplantis will be defending his title and aiming to surpass his own records.
- Leon Marchand (France)
- Sport: Swimming
- Why: This young swimmer holds the world record in the 400m individual medley and is expected to be a standout performer for the host nation.
- Victor Wembanyama (France)
- Sport: Basketball
- Why: The 7-foot-4 phenom is set to make a significant impact in his Olympic debut, expected to lead France’s basketball team with his impressive skills.
These athletes are poised to capture the world’s attention with their performances at the Paris 2024 Olympics (NBC Olympics) (Paris 2024 Olympics) (NBC Olympics).
