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Meet all 193 queer Olympians for the Paris 2024 games (updated)

146 out olympians in paris 2024 olympic games
146 out olympians in paris 2024 olympic games


May the Olympics be ever queerer.

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are upon us at last, and there is a massive amount of queer representation.

According to the GLAAD LGBTQ Paris Olympic and Paralympic Guide, 80% of Americans view the Olympics as a powerful, cultural event, which makes the increasing representation that much more important.

OutSports also noted that this is the second consecutive Summer Games with a triple-digit roster of LGBTQ+ athletes, and that there's also a record number of out male Olympians. That said, the margin of women outnumber the men 8-1, and the overall list of LGBTQ+ athletes only makes up around 2% of the overall 10,700 participants.

The number of queer Olympians is expected to grow as the Games go on, but the 193 who have already stepped forward have made Paris the queerest Olympic Games on record.

Here's a look at the queer Olympians who have stated, confirmed in interviews, or displayed on their social media their out and proud life, starting with Team USA. All other countries are listed in alphabetical order, with their players subsequently listed alphabetically as well.

United States

Perris Benegas, Cycling

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Perris Benegas is a freestyle BMX stylist for Team USA. She was named the 2020 Bloom BMX Freestyle Rider of the Year. She made her Olympic debut at the 2020 Summer Olympics and gives it her second shot in Paris.

Jane Campbell, Soccer

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Jane Campbell is a soccer player for Team USA. She was called into camp with the senior national team at age 17 in 2013 and debuted for her team in 2017. This will be her second round in the Olympics after taking home a bronze medal in 2020.

Nina Castagna, Rowing

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Nina Castagna is one of the eight women representing the women's rowing team for the US. She's already done multiple championships, but this is her first shot at the Olympic gold.

Teal Cohen, Rowing

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Teal Cohen is on the women's eights for the US rowing team. This will be her first official Olympic run, though she's already won a gold and silver in the 2021 World Rowing Under-23 Championships.

Kahleah Copper, Basketball

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Kahleah Copper is a basketball player for the US. She's a 4-time WNBA All-Star and helped her team win a gold at the 2022 Australian World Cup. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Tierna Davidson, Soccer

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Tierna Davidson is a soccer player for Team USA. She was previously the 2018 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year and was the youngest player on the roster for the 2023 FIFA World Cup. This will be her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Lauren Doyle, Rugby

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Lauren Doyle is on the rugby sevens team for Team USA. She captained the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, South Africa, and won a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games. This will be her third round in the Olympics following her 2016 and 2020 appearances.

Chelsea Gray, Basketball

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Chelsea Gray is on the basketball team for the US. Her early career saw some knee injuries that briefly sidelined her career, but she's gone on to be a 3-time WNBA champion and 4-time WNBA All-Star. This will be her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Brittney Griner, Basketball

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Brittney Griner is on the basketball team for the US, and is arguably one of the most famous players in the league. This was largely in part due to her imprisonment in Russia over marijuana possession. Her career, however, has seen her as a 10-time WNBA All-Star. This will be her third round in the Olympics following her 2016 and 2020 appearances, where both times Team USA took the gold.

Alina Hagstrom, Rowing

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Alina Hagstrom is an alternate on the women's rowing team for the US. She was a USRowing Gold Medalist in 2018. Although she's an alternate, this will still be her first time in the Olympics.

Nicole Heavirland, Rugby

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Nicole Heavirland is on the US rugby team. She made her sevens debut during the 2015-16 World Rugby Women's Sevens Series. She was a reserve in the 2016 Olympics and then represented the team in 2020. This will be her second official run in the Olympics. (As a side note, I also had the fortune of teaching her in one of my yoga classes before she left for Paris, so good luck!)

Nikki Hiltz, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Nikki Hiltz is a middle-distance runner on the track and field team for the US. They specialize in the 1500 meters and the mile, and currently hold the American record in the mile and won a silver medal at the 2024 World Indoor Championships. They came out as transgender and nonbinary on International Transgender Day of Visibility in 2021. This will be their first time in the Olympic Games.

Grace Joyce, Rowing

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Grace Joyce is on the rowing team for the US, though she grew up playing soccer and tennis. This will be her first time in the Olympics.

Alev Kelter, Rugby

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Alev Kelter is on the US rugby team. Her career has seen a silver medal at the 2015 Pan American Games and was named in the Eagles squad for the 2022 Pacific Four Series in New Zealand. This will be her third consecutive run in the Olympics following her 2016 and 2020 appearances.

Kristi Kirshe, Rugby

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Kristi Kirshe is one the rugby sevens team for the USA. She made her debut with the U.S. Eagles sevens back in 2019, and played at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town, South Africa. This will be her second round in the Olympics after her 2020 debut.

Evy Leibfarth, Canoeing

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Evy Leibfarth is on the canoe/kayak team for the US. She made her World Cup debut at age 15 and is one of the youngest and most decorated paddlers out there. This will be her second time in the Olympics following her debut in 2020.

Jewell Loyd, Basketball

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Jewell Loyd, also known as "Gold Mamba," is on the US basketball team. She's a 6-time WNBA ALL-Star and has seen a number of gold medals in her career. This will be her second time in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Kayla Miracle, Wrestling

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Kayla Miracle is on the wrestling team representing the United States. She's a two-time U.S. Open Champion and is the fourth wrestler to win four Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association national titles. She's the first out LGBTQ+ Olympic wrestler, and this will be her second time in the Games.

Sha’Carri Richardson, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Sha’Carri Richardson is a track and field sprinter representing the USA. She became one of the ten fastest women in the world at 19 years old and made headlines for her run times. Although she qualified for the 2020 Olympics, she was disqualified after she tested positive for marijuana use, marking 2024 her first official attempt at the Olympics.

Hannah Roberts, Cycling

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Hannah Roberts is a BMX cyclist representing Team USA. She's a five-time world champion in the UCI Urban Cycling World Championships and was the first American to qualify in BMX freestyle in the 2020 Olympics, which earned her a silver medal. She gives it her second shot at a gold in Paris.

Steph Rovetti, Rugby

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Steph Rovetti is on the rugby team for the USA. She's currently the Director of Operations for the University of San Diego basketball team. This will be her first run in the Olympics.

Regina Salmons, Rowing

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Regina Salmons is a rower for Team USA. This will be her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut, where she competed in the women's eight event.

Raven Saunders, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Raven "Hulk" Saunders is on the track and field team for the US in the shot put and discus throw categories. They are nonbinary and use their platform to advocate for racial justice and mental health. This will be their third time in the Olympics following 2016 and 2020, where they earned a silver.

Lauren Scruggs, Fencing

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Lauren Scruggs is a fencer for Team USA. She's already got a gold medal for World Junior Championships, and has her eyes set on her first Olympic gold in Paris.

Breanna Stewart, Basketball

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Breanna Stewart is part of the Team USA basketball team. She's a 6-time WNBA All-Star and has been an MVP multiple times. This will be her third run in the Olympics following her 2016 and 2020 appearances, where Team USA took home the gold both times.

Diana Taurasi, Basketball

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Diana Taurasi is a legendary basketball player for Team USA. She's been in the league since 2004 and has won a number of accolades, including being an 11-time WNBA All-Star and a 10-time All-WNBA First Time. This will be her sixth time in the Olympics following a run in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 -- all of which Team USA won gold.

Jessica Thoennes, Rowing

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Jessica Thoennes is on the rowing team for the US. This will be her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut, where she competed in the women's eight event.

Alyssa Thomas, Basketball

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Alyssa Thomas is on the basketball team for the USA. She's a 4-time WNBA All-Star and has a gold medal from the 2022 FIBA World Cup. This will be her first run in the Olympics.

Kris Thomas, Rugby

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Kris Thomas is on the Team USA rugby sevens team. She made her debut with the team in 2015 at the São Paulo Women's Sevens, but missed her chance at the 2016 Olympics due to an injury. This will be her second official time at the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Haleigh Washington, Volleyball

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Haleigh Washington plays volleyball for Team USA. She has won a number of gold medals throughout her career, including one in her debut Olympic Games in 2020. Paris will be her second shot at gold.

Nico Young, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Nico Young is a long-distance runner on the track and field team for the US. He set the collegiate records for the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter runs, which both occurred in 2024. This is his second round in the Olympics following the 2020 Games.

Argentina

Nicolás Keenan, Field Hockey

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Nicolás "Nico" Keenan is a field hockey player for Argentina. This is his second round in the Olympics after his 2020 debut.

Nadia Podoroska, Tennis

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Nadia Pdoroska is an Argentinian tennis player. Paris will mark her second Olympic adventure, with the first in Tokyo in 2020.

Australia

Mackenzie Arnold, Soccer

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Mackenzie Arnold is a soccer player for Australia, though she currently lives in London. This will be here third Olympic adventure, with her first in Rio 2016 and her second in 2020.

Amy Atwell, Basketball

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Amy Atwell is a basketball player for the Australian team, though she's also played for the U.S. in the WNBA. This is her first round in the Olympics, and she was named as a replacement for Rebecca Allen.

Ellie Carpenter, Soccer

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Ellie Carpenter is a soccer player for Australia, though she currently lives in Lyon. She was 16 for her first Olympics in Rio in 2016, then came back again for Tokyo in 2020, marking this her third Olympic run.

Natalya Diehm, Cycling

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Natalya Diehm is part of the cycling team in Australia. This is her second Olympic run, with her first in 2020 for Tokyo.

Emily Van Egmond, Soccer

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Emily Van Egmond is a soccer player for Australia, though she currently lives in London. This is her third Olympic adventure following the previous 2016 and 2020 Olympics.

Caitlin Foord, Soccer

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Caitlin Foord is a soccer player for Australia, though she currently lives in London. This is her third Olympic run following her time in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

Sharn Freier, Soccer

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Sharn Freier is a soccer player for Team Australia. 2024 marks her official Olympic debut in Paris.

Katrina Gorry, Soccer

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Katrina Gorry is a soccer player for Australia. This is her second Olympic run, and she marks a return for the first time since the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Campbell Harrison, Sport Climbing

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Campbell Harrison is a Sports Climber for the Australian team. This will be his first time in the Olympics.

Michelle Heyman, Soccer

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Michelle Heyman plays soccer for the Australian team. This is her second time in the Olympics following her 2016 debut, and also marks her return from retirement.

Alanna Kennedy, Soccer

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Alanna Kennedy is a soccer player for the Australian team. This will be her third round in the Olympics after debuting in 2016 Rio and returning for 2020 Tokyo.

Anneli Maley, 3x3 Basketball

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Anneli Maley is on the 3x3 Basketball team for Australia. This will mark her first time in the Olympics.

Teagan Micah, Soccer

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Teagan Micah plays soccer for Team Australia. This will be her second time in the Olympics, with the first in 2020 Tokyo.

Marissa Williamson Pohlman, Boxing

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Marissa Williamson Pohlman is on the boxing team for Australia. Paris will be her first time in the Olympics.

Hayley Raso, Soccer

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Hayley Raso plays soccer for Team Australia. This will be her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Sharni Smale (Williams), Rugby

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Sharni Smale (Williams) is on the rugby team for Australia. This will be her first time in the Olympics.

Cortnee Vine, Soccer

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Cortnee Vine is on the Australian soccer team. Paris will mark her first time in the Olympics.

Samantha "Sami" Whitcomb, Basketball

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Samantha "Sami" Whitcomb plays on the basketball team for Australia. This will mark her first time in the Olympics.

Marena Whittle, 3x3 Basketball

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Marena Whittle is on the 3x3 basketball team for Australia. This will be her first time in the Olympics.

Allie Wilson, Track and Field (Athlete)

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Allie Wilson is a middle-distance runner specializing in the 800 meter for Team Australia. This is her first time in the Olympics.

Tyler Wright, Surfing

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Tyler Wright is a surfer from Australia. This is her first time in the Olympics.

Tameka Yallop, Soccer

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Tameka Yallop is a soccer player for Australia. Paris will be her third consecutive time in the Olympics, with her prior experience in 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo.

Austria

Lara Vadlau, Sailing

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Lara Vadlau is on the Austrian sailing team. This is her third time in the Olympics, including her 2012 debut in London and her 2016 return in Rio.

Belgium

Julie Allemand, Basketball

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Julie Allemand plays basketball for Belgium. This is her second time in the Olympics following a run in 2020 Tokyo.

Charlotte Englebert, Field Hockey

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Charlotte Englebert is on the field hockey team for Belgium. Paris will mark her first Olympic experience.

Domien Michiels, Equestrian

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Domien Michiels is an equestrian for Belgium. This is his second Olympic adventure, with his first in 2020 Tokyo.

Emma Puvrez, Field Hockey

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Emma Puvrez is a field hockey player for Belgium. This is her first time in the Olympics.

Abi Raye, Field Hockey

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Abi Raye plays field hockey for Belgium. She's represented both Belgium and Canada on an international scale, and this will be her first time in the Olympics.

Elke Vanhoof, Cyclist

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Elke Vanhoof is a Belgian BMX rider. This is her third round in the Games after appearing in 2016 and 2020.

Brazil

Nick Albiero, Swimming

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Nick Albiero is on the swim team for Brazil after swimming for the U.S. National Championships. This will be his first Olympic Trial as an official Brazilian.

Laura Nascimento Amaro, Weightlifting

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Laura Amaro is a weightlifter for Brazil. This is her first time in the official Olympics, although she competed in the Youth Olympics in 2016.

Babi Arenhart, Handball

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Babi Arenhart is a Brazilian handball goalkeeper. This will be her first run in the Olympic Games.

Ana Carolina Azevedo, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Ana Carolina Azevedo is a sprinter on the Brazilian Track and Field team. This marks her second time in the Olympics, with her first in 2020 Tokyo.

Taina Borges, Soccer

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Taina Borges is a Brazilian soccer player. Paris will mark her debut as an official Olympian.

Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Handball

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Adriana Cardoso de Castro is on the handball team for Brazil. This is her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Ana Marcela Cunha, Swimming

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Ana Marcela Cunha is a gold medalist swimmer for Brazil. Paris will be her fourth run in the Olympics, with her previous experiences occurring in 2008, 2016, and 2020.

Tamires Diaz, Soccer

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Tamires Diaz, most commonly just known as Tamires, plays soccer on the Brazilian team. This is her second time in the Olympics following a 2016 run in Rio.

Rayan Dutra, Gymnastics

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Rayan Dutra is a gymnast for Team Brazil. Paris will mark his official debut as an Olympian.

Beatriz Ferreira, Boxing

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Beatriz Ferreira is a boxer for Brazil. Paris will mark her second run in the Olympics following her debut in 2020 Tokyo.

Marina Fioravanti, Rugby

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Marina Fioravanti is on the Brazilian rugby team. This is her second time in the Olympic Games following 2020 Tokyo.

Gabi Guimaraes, Volleyball

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Gabi Guimaraes plays on the volleyball team for Brazil. This is her second time at the Summer Olympics after her debut in 2020.

Lauren Leal, Soccer

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Lauren Leal is a soccer player for Team Brazil. Paris will mark her first time in the Olympics.

Tarciane Lima, Soccer

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Tarciane Lima is a soccer player for Brazil. This will be her first time in the Olympics.

Luciana Maria, Soccer

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Luciana Maria is a soccer player for Brazil. This will be her first time in the Olympics.

Patrícia Matieli, Handball

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Patrícia Matieli is a handballer for Team Brazil. This will be her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Rosamaria Montibeller, Volleyball

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Rosamaria Montibeller is a volleyball player for Team Brazil. This is her second round in the Olympics after she earned the silver medal for Brazil in 2020.

Gabriela Moreschi, Handball

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Gabriela Moreschi is a handballer for Team Brazil. This will be her first round in the Olympics.

Arthur Nory, Gymnastics

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Arthur Nory is an artistic gymnast for the Brazilian team. This is his second attempt at gold for the floor exercise after winning bronze in 2016.

Bruna de Paula, Handball

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Bruna de Paula is on the Brazilian handball team. This will be her first Olympic run.

Ana Patrícia Silva Ramos, Beach Volleyball

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Ana Patrícia Silva Ramos is a beach volleyball player for Brazil. This is her second round in the Olympics, with her first in 2020.

Roberta Ratzke, Volleyball

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Roberta Ratzke is a volleyball player for Brazil. This is her second round in the Olympics after taking home a silver medal in 2020.

Adriana Silva, Soccer

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Adriana Silva is a soccer player for Team Brazil. This is her first go around with the Olympics.

Ana Carolina da Silva, Volleyball

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Ana Carolina da Silva is on the Brazilian volleyball team. She joined them in taking a silver medal in 2020 Tokyo, and gives her second shot at gold in Paris.

Chayanne da Silva, Track and Field (Athlete)

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Chayanne da Silva is a track and field star specializing in 400-metre hurdles for Team Brazil. This is her second round in the Olympics.

Izabela da Silva, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Izabela da Silva is a Brazilian track and field athlete who specializes in the discus throw. This is her second round in the Olympics, with her first in 2020.

Lorena Silva, Soccer

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Lorena Silva is on the Brazilian soccer team. This will be her first time in the Olympics.

Marta Silva, Soccer

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Marta Silva is on the Brazilian soccer time. This is her third go around in the Olympics, of which she was a member of the Brazilian silver-medal-winning team in both 2004 and 2008. She was also one of the eight people chosen to carry the Olympic Flag at the Games in Rio.

Rafaela Silva, Judo

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Rafaela Silva is on the Brazilian judo team. She took home a gold medal in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, and gives it a second shot in Paris.

Canada

Olivia Apps, Rugby

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Olivia Apps plays on the Canadian rugby team. She was an alternate to the team in the 2020 Olympics and gives it her first official shot at gold in Paris.

Kadeisha Buchanan, Soccer

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Kadeisha Buchanan is on the Canadian soccer team. She won a bronze with them at the Rio Games in 2016, then a Gold in Tokyo 2020, and gives it another shot in Paris.

Crystal Emmanuel-Ahye, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Crystal Emmanuel-Ahye is a Canadian sprinter specializing in the 200-metre. This is her fourth consecutive Olympics in a row, following her 2012 debut in London and subsequent performances in 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo.

Lauriane Genest, Cycling

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Lauriane Genest is a cyclist for Canada. This is her second attempt at the Olympics, and she took home bronze in 2020 Tokyo.

Maddy Grant, Rugby

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Maddy Grant is on the rugby team for Canada. This will be her first official run in the Olympics, though she's previously played in the Youth Olympics.

Justin Lui, Volleyball

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Justin Lui is a volleyball player for Team Canada. This will be his first round in the Olympics.

Quinn, Soccer

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Quinn is the first transgender and non-binary athlete to compete in the Olympics, and they took home a gold with the Canadian soccer team in the 2020 Olympics. Paris will be their second round in the Games.

Alena Sharp, Golf

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Alena Sharp is a golger for Canada. This is her third round in the Olympics, following her debut in 2016 Rio and follow-up in 2020 Tokyo.

Kailen Sheridan, Soccer

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Kailen Sheridan is on the Canadian soccer team. She was an alternate for the 2016 Games, then made her debut in 2020 and gives it a third shot in 2024.

Emma Wright, Water Polo

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Emma Wright plays water polo for Team Canada. This is her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 Tokyo debut.

Colombia

​Jazmín Álvarez, Skateboarding

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Jazmín Álvarez is a street skateboarder for Canada. This will be her first time in the Olympics.

Wendy Bonilla, Soccer

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Wendy Bonilla is a soccer player for Team Columbia. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Linda Caicedo, Soccer

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Linda Caicedo is on the Colombian soccer team. She gives the Olympics her first shot in Paris.

Daniela Montoya, Soccer

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Daniela Montoya is on the Colombian soccer team. This is her second shot at the Olympics after debuting in 2012.

Leicy Santos, Soccer

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Leicy Santos is on the Colombian soccer team. This is her second round in the Olympics after debuting in 2016.

Denmark

Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, Equestrian

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Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour is a dressage horse rider for Denmark. She debuted in 2016 and returned in 2020, marking Paris her third round in the Olympics.

Finland

Senni Salminen, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Senni Salminen competes in the triple jump on the Colombian track and field team. This is her second round in the Olympics after competing in 2020 Tokyo.

France

Amandine Buchard, Judo

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Amandine Buchard is on the judo squad for France, where she is a third-degree blackbelt. This is her second time in the Olympics, with her first winning her a silver in 2020.

Mélanie Henique, Swimming

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Mélanie Henique is a swimmer for France. This is her second round at the Olympics after making her debut in 2020.

Maëlle Lakrar, Soccer

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Maëlle Lakrar is a soccer player for Team France. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Inès Lardeur, Field Hockey

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Inès Lardeur is a field hockey player for France. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Alice Lesgourgues, Field Hockey

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Alice Lesgourgues is a field hockey player for France. This is her first adventure with the Olympic Games.

Mathilde Petriaux, Field Hockey

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Mathilde Petriaux is a field hockey player for France. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Pauline Peyraud-Magnin, Soccer

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Pauline Peyraud-Magnin is on the French soccer team. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Constance Picaud, Soccer

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Constance Picaud is a soccer player for Team France. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Sandie Toletti, Soccer

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Sandie Toletti is a soccer player for Team France. Paris 2024 marks her first time in the Olympics.

Germany

Jolyn Beer, Shooting

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Jolyn Beer is a sport shooter for Germany. This is her second round in the Olympics following her debut in 2020.

Ann-Katrin Berger, Soccer

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Ann-Katrin Berger is on the German soccer team. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Emily Bessoir, Basketball

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Emily Bessoir is a basketball player for Team Germany, and she gave up her college career at UCLA to return home in hopes for the Olympic roster. Fortunately, she made it, and 2024 marks her official Olympic debut.

Anastasia Blayvas, Wrestling

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Anastasia Blayvas is a wrestler with Team Germany. Paris marks her official Olympic debut, although she previously competed in the Youth Olympics.

Svenja Brunckhorst, 3x3 Basketball

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Svenja Brunckhorst is on the 3x3 basketball team for Germany. This will be her first round in the Olympics.

Timo Cavelius, Judo

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Timo Cavelius is on the judo team for Germany. This will be his first round in the Olympics, and he's the first out gay man to ever compete in the sport on the Olympic level.

Sara Doorsoun, Soccer

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Sara Doorsoun is a soccer player for Germany. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Nathalie Kublaski, Field Hockey

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Nathalie Kubalski is on the field hockey team for Germany. Paris marks her official Olympic debut.

Alexis Peterson, Basketball

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Alexis Peterson is an American-German basketball player for Team Germany. Paris marks her official Olympic debut.

Felicitas Rauch, Soccer

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Felicitas Rauch is a soccer player for Germany. This will be her first time in the Olympics.

Tabea Schendekehl, Rowing

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Tabea Schendekehl is a rower on the German squad. This will be her first round in the Olympics.

Lea Schüller, Soccer

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Lea Schüller is on the German soccer team. This will be her first round in the Olympics.

Frederic Wandres, Equestrian

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Frederic Wandres is a dressage rider for Germany. This is his second round in the Olympics following his debut in 2020.

Great Britain

Fiona Crackles, Field Hockey

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Fiona Crackles is a field hockey player for Great Britain. This is her second round in the Olympics after receiving a bronze in 2020.

Tom Daley, Diving

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Everybody knows the sexy diver that is Tom Daley for Great Britain. He's a gold medalist and debuted at age 14 in the 2008 Olympics. Paris marks his fifth consecutive round in the Games.

Kirsty Gilmour, Badminton

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Kirsty Gilmour is a badminton player for Great Britain. This will be her third run in the Olympics, after previous rounds in 2016 and 2020.

Georgia Hall, Golf

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Georgia Hall is a golfer for Great Britain. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Carl Hester, Equestrian

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Carl Hester is a dressage rider and Olympic gold medalist. This will be his seventh round in the Games, having participated in 1992, 2000, 2004, 2012, 2016 and 2020.

Dan Jervis, Swimming

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Dan Jervis is on the swim team for Great Britain. This is his first time in the Olympics.

Meg Jones, Rugby

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Meg Jones is on the rugby Sevens team for Great Britain. This is her third round in the Olympics after playing in both 2016 and 2020.

Sarah Jones, Field Hockey

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Sarah Jones plays field hockey for Great Britain. This is her second time in the Olympics, and she took home a bronze with her team in 2020.

Jasmine Joyce, Rugby

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Jasmine Joyce is a rugby player for Great Britain. This is her third round in the Olympics, following her debut in 2016 and follow-up in 2020.

Kayleigh Powell, Rugby

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Kayleigh Powell is on the Great Britain Rugby team. This is her first round with the Olympics.

Miriam Pritchard, Field Hockey

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Miriam Pritchard is on the field hockey team for Great Britain. This will be her first Olympic run.

Ireland

Kellie Harrington, Boxing

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Kellie Harrington is a boxer for Ireland. She won the gold in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and gives it a second shot in Paris.

Michaela Walsh, Boxing

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Michaela Walsh is a boxer for Ireland. This is her second round in the Olympics after competing in 2020 Tokyo.

Jack Woolley, Taekwondo

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Jack Woolley is a taekwondo athlete from Ireland. This is his second round in the Olympics following his debut in 2020.

Israel

Raz Hershko, Judo

Raz Hershko is on the judo team for Israel. She took home the bronze medal in the 2020 Olympics and gives it her second shot at the gold in Paris.

Italy

Alice Bellandi, Judo

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Alice Bellandi is on the judo team for Italy. This is her second round in the Games following her debut in 2020.

Paola Egonu, Volleyball

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Paola Egonu is a volleyball player for Team Italy. This is her third round in the Olympics following her debut in Rio 2016 and follow-up performance in Tokyo 2020.

Irma Testa, Boxing

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Irma Testa is a boxer for Italy. This is her third round in the Olympics after competing in the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.

Netherlands

Laura Aarts, Water Polo

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Laura Aarts plays water polo for the Netherlands. Paris will be her first run in the Olympics.

Anne Buijs, Volleyball

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Anne Buijs is a volleyball player for the Netherlands. This is her second time in the Olympics, with her first in 2016 Rio.

Edward Gal, Equestrian

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Edward Gal is a dressage rider for the Netherlands. This will be his third round in the Olympics following his debut in 2012 and return in 2016.

Marleen Jochems, Field Hockey

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Marleen Jochems is on the field hockey team for the Netherlands. Paris will mark her first Olympic Games.

Hans Peter Minderhoud, Equestrian

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Hans Peter Minderhoud is a dressage rider for the Netherlands. This will be his fourth round in the Olympics, following his debut in 2008, then his consecutive return in 2016 and 2020.

Demi Schuurs, Tennis

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Demi Schuurs is a tennis player for the Netherlands. This is her first time in the Olympics.

Guusje Steenhuis, Judo

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Guusje Steenhuis is on the judo team for the Netherlands. This is her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Sanne van Dijke, Judo

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Sanne van Dijke is on the judo team for the Netherlands. This is her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Anne Veenendaal, Field Hockey

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Anne Veenendaal is a Dutch field hockey player. This is her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Marianne Vos, Cycling

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Marianne Vos is a cyclist for the Netherlands. This is her fifth Olympic run after debuting in 2008 Beijing, followed by 2012 London, 2016 Rio, and 2020 Tokyo.

New Zealand

Michaela Foster, Soccer

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Michaela "Mickey" Foster is a soccer player for Team New Zealand. Paris marks her official Olympic debut.

Clarke Johnstone, Equestrian

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Clarke Johnstone is an equestrian for the New Zealand team. This is his second round in the Olympic Games following his debut in 2016.

Annalie Longo, Soccer

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Annalie Longo is a soccer player for Team New Zealand. This is her fourth run in the Olympics, following her 2012, 2016, and 2020 performances.

Robbie Manson, Rowing

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Robbie Manson is a rower for New Zealand. Paris will be his third round in the Olympics following his debut in 2012 and follow-up in 2016.

Meikayla Moore, Soccer

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Meikayla Moore is on the New Zealand soccer team. This will be her third round in the Olympics, with previous attempts in 2016 and 2020.

Emma Twigg, Rowing

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Emma Twigg is on the New Zealand rowing team. Paris will be her fifth Olympics, with the previous four being Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016, and Tokyo 2020.

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, Rugby

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Portia Woodman-Wickliffe is on the New Zealand rugby team. This will be her third consecutive time around in the Olympics after debuting in 2016.

Philippines

Hergie Bacyadan, Boxing

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Hergie Bacyadan is a trans boxer from the Philippines. This will be her first time in the Olympics, and if she wins a gold, she'll be the first trans male in history to do so.

Nesthy Petecio, Boxing

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Nesthy Petecio is a Filipino boxer. This is her second round in the Olympics following her silver medal in 2020.

Puerto Rico

Tayra Meléndez, Basketball

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Tayra Meléndez plays basketball for Team Puerto Rico. This is her second run in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Isalys Quiñones, Basketball

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Isalys Quiñones is on the basketball team for Puerto Rico. This is her second round in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.

Sofia Roma, Basketball

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Sofia Roma plays basketball for Team Puerto Rico. This is her first Olympic run.

Refugee Olympic Team

Cindy Ngamba, Boxing

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Cindy Ngamba is a boxer from the Refugee Olympic Team, where she is the first-ever refugee boxer to qualify for the Games. This is her first run in the Olympics.

South Africa

Kemisetso Baloyi, Rugby

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Kemisetso Baloyi is on the South African rugby team. This is her first round in the Olympics.

Sarah Baum, Surfing

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Sarah Baum is a surfer from South Africa. This is her second shot at gold after taking home the silver in Tokyo 2020.

Dirkie Chamberlain, Field Hockey

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Dirkie Chamberlain is a field hockey player from South Africa. This is her second round in the Olympics, though her first was back in 2012.

Spain

Teresa Abelleira, Soccer

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Teresa Abelleira is a soccer player for Spain. This is her first run in the Olympics.

Yulenmis Aguilar, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Yulenmis Aguilar is on the track and field team for Spain. This is her second round in the Olympics following her 2016 debut.

Juan Antonio Jiménez Cobo, Equestrian

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Juan Antonio Jiménez Cobo is a dressage equestrian for Spain. This is his second Olympics, but he hasn't been in the Games since 2004 Athens.

Cata Coll, Soccer

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Catalina "Cata" Coll is on the soccer team for Spain. This is her first Olympic run.

Xantal Giné, Field Hockey

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Xantal Giné is a field hockey player for Team Spain. This is her third consecutive Olympic run following her 2016 debut and 2020 follow-up.

Paula Ginzo, Basketball

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Paula Ginzo is a basketball player for Team Spain. Paris 2024 is her first Olympic run.

Jenni Hermoso, Soccer

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Jenni Hermoso is a soccer player for Spain. This is her first run in the Olympic Games.

Borja Carrascosa Martínez, Equestrian

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Borja Carrascosa Martínez is a dressage equestrian for Spain. This is his first run in the Olympics

Irene Paredes, Soccer

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Irene Paredes is a soccer player for Spain. This is her first run in the Olympics.

Alexia Putellas, Soccer

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Alexia Putellas, known mononymously as Alexia, is a soccer player for Team Spain. She makes her official Olympic debut at the Paris 2024 Games.

Mariona Ortiz, Basketball

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Mariona Ortiz is a basketball player for Team Spain. Paris 2024 marks her first official Olympic debut.

Alba Redondo, Soccer

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Alba Redondo is a soccer player for Spain. This is her first run in the Olympics.

Sweden

Nathalie Hagman, Handball

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Nathalie Hagman is a Swedish handball player. This is her third run in the Olympics following her debut in 2016 and 2020.

Thailand

Chuthamat Raksat, Boxing

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Chuthamat Raksat is a boxer for Thailand. This is her first run in the Olympics.

Trinidad and Tobago

Michelle-Lee Ahye, Track and Field (Athletics)

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Michelle-Lee Ahye is a sprinter on the track and field team for Trinidad and Tobago. This is her fourth Olympic games in a row since debuting in 2012.

Turkey

Ebrar Karakurt, Volleyball

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Ebrar Karakurt is a volleyball player for Turkey. This is her second Olympics since debuting in 2020.

Venezuela

Yulimar Rojas, Track and Field (Athlete)

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Yulimar Rojas is on the Venezuelan track and field team and holds the world record for the triple jump. This will be her second time in the Olympics following her 2020 debut.