We are just a few days away from the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where we will witness the world’s best athletes in action. Among them are some young stars who, despite their age, have already shone due to their commitment and dedication in various disciplines, catching the world’s attention. The talent of these athletes has led them, in some cases, to their second Olympic Games and to win medals for their countries.

The United States believes in Its young athletes:

At just 16 years old, Hezly Rivera will make her Olympic debut by joining the experienced US gymnastics team after finishing fifth in the gymnastics trials, becoming the youngest member and training alongside stars like Simone Biles and Suni Lee. On the other hand, 17 years old Katie Grimes has qualified for her second Olympics and aims to improve her fourth-place finish in the 800m freestyle swimming final. Quincy Wilson made it onto the world’s most competitive track and field team at only 16, after breaking the U18 world record twice in the 400m; Wilson will be part of the 4x400m relay team.

Great Britain has a future in skateboarding and athletics:

After winning the bronze medal in women’s skateboarding at Tokyo 2020, 16-year-old Sky Brown returns to the Olympic stage with her sights set on gold. The British prodigy faced a challenging period after an injury that prevented her from participating in the first Olympic qualifier in Shanghai, but she made a strong comeback in the second qualifying stage in Budapest, securing her spot for Paris 2024. After incredible victories in British championships, 17 year old runner Phoebe Gill earned her place to compete in the 800m, representing her country for the first time at the Olympics.

Japan aims at table tennis and street skateboarding:

Harimoto Miwa will compete in her first Olympics at 15 years old, having excelled in table tennis and ranking 16th in the world. Miwa will join her brother, Tomokazu, who won the bronze medal in the same discipline at Tokyo 2020. Japan has shown great talent in street skateboarding, with 14 year old Yashizawa Coco qualification being a big surprise. Coco finished third in the Shanghai qualifiers and emerged victorious in the Budapest stage, topping the world rankings and securing one of the three female spots for her country in Paris 2024.

Canada and China are not far behind:

Swimmer Summer McIntosh made her Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020 and now, at 17 years old, with the world record in the 400m individual medley and the canadian record in the 200m butterfly, she will attend her second Olympics as one of Canada’s most successful swimmers. Quan Hongchan is ready for her second Olympic Games and to defend her gold in platform diving. At 17, Quan arrives at Paris 2024 as the 2024 world champion in swimming.

The young promises of Paris 2024 and the future of the Olympics are ready to embark on their adventure in the French capital and delight the world with their talent.