Re-live medal-winning moments and celebrate the world's finest athletes in their quest for gold at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

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The word "athlete" is a romanization of the Greek: άθλητὴς, athlētēs, meaning one who participates in a contest; from ἄθλος, áthlos or ἄθλον, áthlon, meaning a contest or feat.

Discover the official Team USA Olympics 2024 roster. Meet the athletes representing the USA at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

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