Paris, France – The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to showcase over 10,000 athletes from more than 200 countries competing for glory this summer. With 329 events across 32 sports spread throughout Paris and 16 other cities in France, this year’s Games mark the sixth occasion France has hosted the Olympics, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1924 Paris Olympics.
As the world eagerly anticipates the start of the Games, nations are gearing up to send their best athletes to compete in a wide array of events. The United States leads the pack with the largest national delegation, comprising 593 athletes, followed closely by host nation France with 573 athletes. Australia, Germany, Japan, Italy, China, Spain, Great Britain, and Canada make up the rest of the top 10 countries with the most athletes participating in the Games.
Amid the excitement, Team USA is ready to dominate with athletes competing in 31 out of the 32 sports on the Olympic program. Although slightly smaller in size compared to the Tokyo Summer Games delegation, the 592-member U.S. Olympic team is prepared to make a strong showing in Paris. Track and field boasts the largest contingent of U.S. athletes, with 120 competitors set to take part in the events.
With so much talent and anticipation surrounding the 2024 Paris Olympics, sports fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the opening ceremony and the start of the competitions. Stay tuned for updates and stories from the Games as athletes vie for gold, silver, and bronze in a display of skill and determination on the world stage.