Athlete & Sport Highlights

Will it be Au Revoir to Some Sporting Greats?

24 April 2024

There are plenty of rumours of athletes set to retire following the Paris 2024 Olympics - who may we be saying a sad farewell to this Summer?

Eliud Kipchoge (KEN)  Athletic fans assumed that this would be Kipchoge’s last Olympic appearance but Kipchoge, whose career has spanned two decades, is refusing to confirm anything! When asked, he said, "If you can convince me that the moment I will be crossing the finishing line the whole world has become a running world then I will retire." He has not even ruled out an appearance at LA28 where he would be 43! A fan favourite, all eyes will be on Kipchoge in Paris when he attempts to win a 3rd consecutive Olympic title!

LeBron James (USA) is another athlete who has considered retiring but has kept on going. The world-famous basketball star has competed in three Olympic Games and holds two Olympic gold medals and one bronze. At 39 years old, it looks likely that Paris 2024 will be his last Olympics - but will the pull of LA28, a home Olympics in the city he made his name, be too hard to resist?

Simone Biles (USA) had a very challenging time in Tokyo. Despite many thinking her career was over, she shocked everyone by returning to the 2023 World Championships and winning 4 Gold medals, becoming the most decorated gymnast of all time! Gymnastics is always popular at the Olympics, but with the opportunity to witness Bile’s possible last Olympic appearance, tickets are going to be in high demand. Fans are wondering if she will win the all-around Gold Medal that she last won at Rio 2016; but for Biles, the most important part will be to enjoy herself!

Tom Daley (GBR) is set to come out of semi retirement, inspired by his son, who wants to see him compete at the Olympics! Tom has been contending for Olympic medals since he first competed at the age of 14 at the Beijing 2008 Olympics and is a popular athlete with millions of followers on social media. He won his first Gold medal in Tokyo but now has his sights set on another Gold in Paris. If he succeeds, will he make his retirement more permanent, or will his children encourage him to continue on to LA28?

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (JAM) the legendary Jamaican sprinter has confirmed her plans to retire after Paris 2024, saying she wants to focus on her family. She is another athlete that started her Olympic journey in Beijing and has won an individual medal in all 4 of her Olympic appearances. Setting a record in 2022 as the oldest female to win a world title, she will be a real loss to the exciting world of sprinting. Let’s see what records she can break at her final Olympics!

Teddy Riner (FRA) is a Judo superstar with five Olympic medals and 11 World Champion titles! The home favourite will once again be a main contender for a medal in Paris. He has been open about injuries and fatigue, so Paris 2024 may be the last time he steps out in front of a home crowd, 16 years after his Olympic debut. Let’s hope the French crowd gives him the support to drive him to a final victory!

Great Olympic Rivalries.

20 March 2024

The Olympics brings excitement and an Olympic medal is seen as the highest honour for majority of athletes, and competition is made even more exciting when long-standing rivals meet at the Games. We look back over some great Olympic rivalries, plus one to watch in Paris this Summer!

Usain Bolt (JAM) vs Justin Gatlin (USA)

This exciting rivalry went on for many years and kept audiences captivated, bringing an extra level of excitement to the event. Both have stated that they motivate each other and, despite their intense competition, they were friends and respected each other off the track. The rivalry came to a head in Rio 2016, but Gatlin didn’t get a look in as Bolt went on to win the 100m, 200m, and the 4x100m with his Jamaican teammates!

Michael Phelps (USA) vs Ryan Lochte (USA)

This could have been Michael Phelps vs a number of athletes! But it was Ryan, Michael’s teammate, that was his longest standing rival as they competed in so many of the same events - although they were definitely more friends than rivals, winning medals together in relay events, and even being roommates in the Olympic Village! They dominated the Olympic pool from 2004, with London 2012 being the peak of their success together. You could say, rather than rivals, they actually pushed each other to further greatness as they competed in the same events. Whilst Phelps is undoubtedly the greatest ever Olympian with 28 medals, Lochte is also on the all-time great list as one of the most decorated US swimmers and Olympians.

Steve Ovett (GBR) vs Seb Coe (GBR)

In the 80s Great Britain had two of the greatest middle distance runners in the world in Steve Ovett and Sebastian Coe with their rivalry extending off the track as well.  They had consistently traded the World Mile Record back and forth but never competing against each other in the distance on the track.  All eyes were on the rivalry at the 1980 Moscow Games where Ovett was tipped as undefeated champion to win 1500m and Coe to win 800m. But the races did not go to plan and Coe ended up winning the 1500m and Ovett the 800m! Coe went onto become a Lord following his achievements delivering London 2012 and a member of the IOC!

Rivals to watch at Paris 2024!

Josh Kerr (GBR) vs Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR)

This is the hottest rivalry in Track and Field right now, and one of the events to look out for in SDF! They are competing to be the fastest 1500m runner in the word. Kerr is reigning World Champion and Ingebrigtsen the reigning Olympic Champion. They have battled it out over several events, and there has been a lot of ‘trash’ talk on both sides - all seemingly all in good nature, with Ingebrigtsen saying he could beat him with a blindfold on! This rivalry is definitely one to watch this Summer.

Simone Biles vs Gabby Douglas

Most people would find it hard to believe Simone Biles even has a rival. But Gabby Douglas, her US teammate and friendly rival from Rio 2016 and Gold medal winner at London 2012, is aiming for a place on the US Team for Paris 2024, having previously retired from the sport. If Gabby is successful, both she and Simone will be competing in their third Olympic Games, and it will definitely be an exciting competition to watch! Will Simone continue to reign supreme, or can Gabby pull off one of the biggest ever sporting comebacks?

Swimming in the Seine.

28 February 2024

The Seine is set to take centre stage during Paris 2024. The infamous river runs through the heart of the city, and it is hoped it will also become the heart of the Games.

Its first big moment in the spotlight will come during the Games’ highly anticipated Opening Ceremony. This is the first time in Summer Olympic History that the event is being held outside a stadium. Athletes will travel on boats for 6km along the river, with the parade starting at Austerlitz bridge, next to Jardin des Plantes, and ending at Trocadero, where the official opening protocols will take place. By hosting the Opening Ceremony in the city, the event is open to many more spectators, with free admission to open spaces. Whilst the ceremony is going to be an incredibly challenging operation, there is no doubt that the atmosphere will be incredible, and it will look magnificent for all spectators in Paris and fans watching across the globe.

Once the Opening Ceremony is complete, the Seine then transforms into one of the sporting venues of Paris 2024! Both open water swimming and triathlon events are due to take place in the Seine next to Pont Alexandre III.

Swimming has not been possible in the Seine for the last century, but thanks to a billion euro project to clean up the Seine, Paris 2024 will mark the reopening of the Seine as a safe place for swimmers - not just for Olympic athletes but for everyone from 2025 onwards, with the opening of public bathing spaces part of an impressive legacy plan.

Test events in 2023 were cancelled due to unsafe water conditions, therefore the pressure is on for the water to pass all the necessary tests in order to be race ready, ensuring the health and safety for all athletes. Organisers are confident that the Seine will be ready and will be one of the highlights of the Games. Swimming in the Seine was a big part of Paris winning the Olympic bid, and with the huge investment already made, everyone is hoping the efforts pay off. Witness this incredible historical moment, with exciting competitions taking place in this iconic location.

Spotlight on Less Popular Sports.

24 January 2024

With 32 different sports all with multiple events, sports fans are spoilt for choice with an exciting busy competition schedule lined up for Paris 2024. Despite the variety of sports on offer, it is always a certain few sports that deliver most of the headlines and attract the most viewers. Let’s take a look at some of the less popular sports and events and why we should maybe give them a chance!

Trampoline

Trampolining is a sport that rarely receives the attention and respect it deserves and has nowhere the popularity of artistic gymnastics. It is actually one of the most dangerous Olympic sports with gymnasts bouncing up to 8 metres high performing a series of acrobatic manoeuvres.

Reasons to watch in Paris!

The sport is highly technical and requires absolute precision in order to land each time on the 10ft x 17ft trampoline bed. If you have ever been on a trampoline you will know only too well how difficult it is just to bounce and perhaps complete one somersault, so watch in awe as the gymnasts perform quadruple somersaults with various twists!

Equestrian: Dressage

Often unfairly referred to as horse dancing, dressage does have a following but it is not widely popular with mainstream audiences. Dressage is the equivalent of horse ballet, but it is actually training for battle and was developed to train horses for war! Viewers find it strange almost comical to watch and the complicated subjective scoring system makes it hard to follow. It lacks the excitement of other Olympic sports.

Reasons to watch in Paris!

Dressage is a very technical sport requiring a lot of control and a perfect partnership between rider and horse. New viewers of the sport will be able to admire the magnificent horses and the skill and patience of the riders. It is worth a watch for the venue alone, as dressage is being held at the Palace of Versailles which will provide a stunning backdrop to the competition.

Canoe Slalom

This sport often goes under the radar at the Olympics and does not receive the attention other water sports like rowing receives. Athletes do not race against each other but against the clock. Watching the events at first is hard to follow and understand the course and what exactly they are trying to achieve!

Reasons to watch in Paris!

This is definitely one of those sports that if you watch a few competitions, you can get really into it as you understand the technical difficulty, control and speed that is required. Watching the athletes tackle all the obstacles and avoid hitting any of them whilst ensuring they go each of the 25 gates so as not to incur any time penalties is what make the sport fun to watch.

Athletics: Race Walking

Certainly one of the strangest sports to watch, due to the interesting way the athlete move with eccentric rules; including the main one that competitors cannot have both feet off the ground and must keep their front leg straight until the heel passes under the body – give it a try, harder than you might think!

Reasons to watch in Paris!

Along with the marathon, race walking takes to the streets of Paris which makes for great views for spectators. While the sport may look amusing it is highly tactical with athletes taking on a variety of strategies, working with and against their competitors to try to win. It can also provide some funny moments as judges chase athletes down the course to give them warnings about their walking style and often disqualifying athletes even in the closing stages of a race, which makes it a lot more exciting to watch!

Artistic Swimming

Another sport similar to dressage that looks more like a performance in a show than a sport. The outfits and heavily made up athletes often distracts from what is a very difficult sport. As with other less popular sports it lacks the excitement and easy to follow competitive elements that other sports have. The scoring is also difficult to follow with presentation seeming at times to be more important than skills demonstrated.

Reasons to watch in Paris!

This is a sport that has to be tried to understand how difficult it is! The skills are difficult enough without having to synchronize with the music and seven other athletes on your team, all while holding your breath underwater! Whilst it may be difficult for sports fans to truly understand, the artistic presentation and performance is something to be admired. The competition will take place in the brand new Aquatics Centre!

Watching new sports and becoming fascinated with new events and athletes is what makes the Olympics so special. Every sport and athlete deserves equal respect for the time, effort, money they have put in and the hours of training they have dedicated to qualifying for a place to compete at the games. Enjoy your favourite sports in Paris but be sure to check out some of the more obscure ones as well!

French Super Stars.

29 November 2023

It is always exciting to watch the home nation get behind its athletes, as local talent start to win medals and make history. There are some incredible names set to take part in the Paris 2024 Olympics; some whose name alone will draw crowds to events, others have world records in their sights, and some who have the potential to write their name in Olympic history! Here are some of the Top 5 French stars to watch:

1 – Kylian Mbappe was born and raised in Paris and says that it has always been his dream to play in an Olympics. What a moment it would be for him to captain his team at a home Olympics! All football fans and spectators will be hoping he will make an appearance next year, if PSG allow him to. At just 24 years old, he is already a French hero after his hat trick in the 2022 World Cup Final... but can he lead his team to victory on home soil and create yet more history and excitement?

2 – Victor Wembanyama is the NBA's recent Number 1 draft pick currently playing for the San Antonio Spurs. He is perhaps just as well known for his incredible height of 7ft 4 as he is for his basketball skills, so fans won’t be able to miss him! The prospect of Wembanyama playing at Paris 2024 is going to draw big crowds and his presence will have a huge impact on the Games. At just 19 years old, he has a great opportunity to become a French sporting icon and show the world what he can do!

3 – Léon Marchand is definitely one to watch in Paris and is bound to bring some excitement to the new Aquatics Centre. You may recognize his name as he recently broke Michael Phelps' last standing world record in the 400m Individual Medley. Léon is actually coached by Phelps' former coach, and his dad we also an Olympic athlete (Xavier Marchand), so we expect great things from him next year as he aims to excel in all his events.

4 – While not an individual athlete, the French Women’s Artistic Gymnastic Team is one to watch. This team amazed fans when they took home the Team Bronze at this year’s World Championships in Antwerp. This was a particularly incredible achievement as they were the first French team to win a world medal since 1950! With the return of Simone Biles, the gymnastics events were always going to be unmissable, but now French sports fans have a strong team to support who hope to go on and break more records!

5 – Kevin Mayer is considered a superstar decathlete, winning silver at Tokyo and winning the World Championships in 2022. He was aiming to defend his title in Budapest this year, but sadly had to withdraw due to an achilles injury. Kevin is definitely going to want to be fit to compete next year and have the opportunity to win gold in front of an adoring home crowd!

Other French athletes to look out for include Oriane Bertone who, at just 18 years old, is considered one of the top climbers to watch. She will aim to qualify for the combined boulder/lead event. Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, a 3-time Olympian, will be trying once again to secure the elusive Olympic gold medal in the mountain bike competition. She fell whilst leading in Tokyo, but will the support of the French fans push her to victory this time? Alexis and Félix Lebrun are the two young brothers currently taking on the table tennis world. They shared the podium at the European Games... can they do the same at Paris 2024?

Did we miss anyone?! Which French stars are you looking forward to watching?

Record Breakers.

25 October 2023

The Olympic Games is the pinnacle event for athletes. They train hard for years hoping to be selected to represent their country with the dream of winning a gold medal. For some athletes, the world stage pushes them to their very best, and we often see records broken at the Olympics, adding to the overall excitement for athletes and spectators alike.

Paris 2024 Olympic and World Records predictions…

Armand ‘Mondo’ Duplantis (SWE) - This young Swedish pole vaulter is taking the athletics world by storm. Mondo started pole vaulting when he was just 3 years old! Now at just 23, he is the reigning World and Olympic Champion. Mondo is known for his record-breaking attempts and has amazingly broken the outdoor world record 7 times! He is an entertainer, and will be looking to please the crowds in Paris - and inevitably will be planning to break the record again on the world stage!

Eliud Kipchoge & Kelvin Kiptum (KEN) - All eyes would have been on Kipchoge in the men’s marathon as he set his sights on breaking his own World Record. Just this month, however, another Kenyan, Kelvin Kiptum, broke Kipchoge’s world record by 35 seconds at the Chicago Marathon! The possibility of a sub-2 hour marathon seems to be getting closer, and if both athletes compete in Paris, it will be a very exciting race. Will they spur each other on to break one of the biggest sporting time barriers in history?

Sifan Hassan (NED) - Sifan amazed everyone and won many new fans when she won the 2023 London Marathon in spectacular style, which was her first time ever competing in the event. She then went on to break the course record at the Chicago Marathon with the second fastest women’s time. What makes Sifan so interesting is her versatility in long distance events - competing in 800m, 500m, 5000m, 10,000m, and now the marathon! She will be an exciting athlete to watch, and it will be interesting to see which events she decides to run and if she will break any records!

Sydney McLaughlin (US) - Sydney impressed everyone with her world record breaking and gold medal win in Tokyo in the 400m hurdles. She then went on to break her own record at the World Championships in 2022. After missing the 2023 World Championships due to injury, her fans are undoubtedly excited to see what she can do at Paris 2024 in her new event: 400m flat race. As she switches events, we wonder: can she repeat her success, break more records, and make history once again?

These athletes also have their sights set on breaking records!

Yulimar Rojas (VEN) - The Venezuelan reigning Olympic Triple Jump champion is looking to break her own world record of 15m 74. She thinks she can jump 16m… will she do it in Paris?

Noah Lyles (US) - This incredible runner amazed everyone at World Championships, winning 100m and 200m. He now has his sights set on Usain Bolt’s world records. Will he do it in Paris, and will Bolt’s fans want him to?

Records unlikely to be broken…

Men’s Triple Jump World Record - Held by British athlete Jonathan Edwards, his jump of 18m 29cm has already stood for 28 years and is showing no signs of being beaten!

Men’s Long jump - Bob Beaman (US) held the world record for 23 years until Mike Powell (US) broke it with a jump of 8m 95cm in 1991 at the World Championships in Tokyo. However, Bob’s record of 8m 90cm from the 1968 Olympic Games remains one of the longest Olympic records still standing.

Medal records

Simone Biles (US) - Simone Biles is back and appears better than ever, defying gravity and having new, incredible moves named after her! After her amazing comeback at the World Championships in Antwerp, Simone became the most decorated gymnast in history. No one could have predicted her withdrawal in Tokyo; but if she competes in Paris, surely no one would bet against her continuing to mark her place in history with even more medals and groundbreaking performances.

Katie Ledecky (US) - Katie is the most decorated female swimmer in history with 6 Olympic gold medals and 14 world titles. She currently holds the world record in 800m and 1500 m freestyle, and it is very likely she will be adding more gold medals to her tally in Paris. She will be aiming to break her own records and establish herself further as one of the best female swimmers ever. Katie already has set her sights on LA 2028, so the addition of more medals and her place in history seems certain!

***Noted heavy focus on athletics: this is down to author’s personal interests!***

NEW SPORT for Paris 2024: Breaking.

27 September 2023

In 2021, Tokyo introduced several new sports to the Olympic programme, including skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and karate. Each of these sports will be returning to the Olympic stadiums, with one additional sport making its debut: breaking.

The addition of breaking - a dynamic and electrifying form of street dance - marks a groundbreaking moment in the history of the Olympic Games. Also known as breakdancing, this art form originated in the streets of New York City in the 1970s as part of hip-hop culture. It quickly gained popularity worldwide for its acrobatic moves, intricate footwork, and expressive storytelling through dance.

The breaking competition at Paris 2024 will feature both individual (men's and women's) and mixed-team events, showcasing the diversity and versatility of this dance form. B-Boys and B-Girls will compete in head-to-head battles, taking alternate turns or throw downs to perform their routines. Athletes use a combination of power moves – including windmills, the 6-step, and freezes – as they adapt their moves and improvise to the beat of the DJ’s tracks in a bid to secure the judges’ votes and take home the first Olympic breaking title. The inclusion of mixed-team events will add an exciting new dimension, fostering collaboration and showcasing the sense of community within the breaking culture.

The B-Boys and B-Girls who will compete in breaking next year are drawn from a vibrant and diverse global community. They represent a wide range of backgrounds, styles, and experiences, reflecting the inclusivity of the sport. Breaking is known for its grassroots origins, and has provided opportunities for individuals from all walks of life to express themselves through dance.

Breaking symbolizes the Olympic Games' commitment to embracing contemporary culture and engaging with younger generations, adding a fresh and dynamic element to the Olympic Games and attracting a new and diverse audience. It reinforces the idea that the Olympic Games are not just about traditional sports but also about celebrating the rich tapestry of global talent and creativity. As breaking takes its place on the Olympic stage, it opens doors for other urban art forms and showcases the universal power of dance to connect people and bridge cultural divides.

How is it scored? 

The breaking judging system separates each battle into three main criteria: the physical (body), the interpretative (soul), and the artistic (mind). Judges score the battles on six criteria: creativity, personality, technique, variety, performativity, and musicality.

Each parameter has different weighting, with technique, performativity, and creativity constituting 60% and variety, musicality and personality make up the remaining 40% of the total score.

The judges submit their votes after each round, and the breaker with the highest points is declared the winner!

Names to look out for: 

American Victor Montalvo and 16 year old Lithuanian Nicka were crowned World Champions at the 2023 WDSF World Breaking Championship in Leuven, Belgium, on 24 September. Other names to watch are three-time World Champion Canadian Phil Wizard, Japanese breakdancing star Shigekix, and the US B-girl American Logistx!

Dates:

Friday 9 August 2024 – Women’s Qualification & Final

Saturday 10 August 2024 – Men’s Qualification & Final

Venue: La Concorde

10 Shocking Olympic Moments.

30 August 2023

The Olympics always surprises, with unforgettable moments, with many shocks, scandals and controversies to look back on. Here is a random selection across different sports and Olympic Games:

1. US gymnast and fan favourite Simone Biles caused shockwaves at Tokyo 2020 when she withdrew from the competition despite already qualifying for the all around final, where she was hoping to retain her title and for all 4 apparatus finals where it was expected she would win 3 more golds. Simone cited a case of the ‘Twisties’ a psychological condition gymnasts can experience where they lose spatial awareness in the air. Good news is that Simone is back competing and we hope to see her in Paris!
   

2. Spectators gasped in horror during the men’s gymnastics competition at the Rio 2016 games when the French gymnast Samir Al broke his leg in the vault qualifiers. It was a horrific injury with the snap audible around the auditorium (view the incident at your own discretion). Samir also faced injury in Tokyo but has his sights firmly set on a medal at Paris.
   

3. During Rio 2016 television viewers thought they needed to adjust their TVs when the swimming competition pools turned green! Rio 2016 officials tried to gloss over it and insisted the pools were fine and safe. However the truth eventually came out that a contractor accidentally poured hydrogen peroxide into the diving well and pool! In order to get the pool ready for competition they ended up draining all 3,725,000 liters of water from the pool and replaced it with the clear water from a practice pool. An embarrassing and costly mistake!
   

4. Another embarrassing fail by Olympic organisers was during London 2012 when the South Korean flag was shown next to each of the North Korean players about to play Colombia in the Women’s football competition. It was not the first or last Olympic flag mix up but goes down as one of the worst considering the countries very difficult relationship and that it happened on the first day of sporting action for the games. The mix up resulted in the match being delayed as the North Korean players walked off the pitch. London 2012 organisers apologised profusely to the North Korea Olympic Committee and North Korea went on to win the match 2-0!
   

5. At the 2012 Olympics in London there was a surprise shock in the badminton competition when four women’s teams—two from South Korea and one each from China and Indonesia—were expelled from the Games for match fixing! A round-robin format was introduced for the first time in badminton and the teams were accused of purposely trying to lose their matches in order to improve their draw in the next round. They were disqualified for “not using one’s best efforts to win, which of course goes against the spirit of the Olympics.
   

6. Due to the popularity of the event and the media attention, one of the biggest shocks in Olympic history was at the Seoul 1988 games with Canadian Ben Johnson smashing the 100m World Record in a time of 9.79s, beating Carl Lewis (USA) and Linford Christie (GBR). It was an impressive race with iconic images of Johnson pointing to the sky as he crossed the line. However the celebrations were short lived as he was stripped of his medal just 3 days later following a positive drugs test.
   

7. At the 1988 Seoul Olympics American Greg Louganis shocked spectators when he hit his head during the preliminary rounds of the 3m Springboard diving competition. Despite suffering from concussion and receiving stitches, Louganis bravely went on to win the gold, retaining his 1984 title!
   

8. There was big controversy during the first ever 3000m women’s race at the 1984 Olympics.  South African teenager Zola Budd famous for running barefoot was accused of tripping USA’s golden girl, Mary Decker. Both were contenders for the gold but the incident meant that Decker didn’t finish and Budd finished 7th. The home fans booed Budd as she completed the race but on closer inspection of the incident it is still not clear who tripped who with many saying it was actually Decker at fault.
   

9. There was big controversy during the Montreal 1976 Olympics when Russian Boris Onishchenko was caught cheating in the Pentathlon fencing competition. His opponents insisted to the judges that he was scoring points without actually hitting them! Judges promptly examined his épée (sword) and found it was rigged with an electronic mechanism that scored points for him even when he didn't hit his opponent, resulting in him being disqualified and classified forever as a cheat!
   

10. The 1956 Melbourne Olympics saw the infamous “Blood in the Water polo match.” It was the semifinal match between Hungary and USSR, which carried high political stakes as just weeks before, a war had broken out between the two countries. When the hated rivals met face to face in the Olympic pool, emotions were high and led to violence and the match had to be abandoned when a fight broke out between the two teams in the water, with players leaving the pool covered in blood.

What shocks, upsets and unforgettable moments will we see at Paris 2024?

Who is the Greatest Ever Olympian?

26 July 2023

Many athletes can be considered for this prestigious title of Greatest Ever Olympian, and every fan will have their own opinion. Athletes such as Nadia Comăneci, who scored the first Perfect 10 in gymnastics; Usain Bolt for his incredible charisma, gold medal-winning performances, and world records across several Olympics; and Jesse Owens for his infamous achievements in the 1936 Berlin Olympics could all be contenders for the title.

The greatest ever Olympian, however, is widely believed to be Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian in history. Michael Phelps has an astonishing 28 Olympic medals, and while some of these are from team events, he still holds the record for most individual medals with 16 to his name!

Star Athlete Profile: Michael Phelps

Height: 1.93m 
Foot Size: US 14 
Olympic Fact: Michael ate 12,000 calories per day to fuel his five-hour, six-days-per-week training regimen leading up to the Games! 
Team: USA 
Sport: Swimming 
Olympics: Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio 2016 
Gold Medals: 23 
Silver Medals: 3 
Bronze Medals: 2 
Total Medals: 28 
World Records: 39 records broken (Individual and team)! Michael still holds the World Record for the 400m Individual Medley (4:03.84) set at the Beijing Olympics! 
Olympic Records: Michael still holds 200m Freestyle, 200m & 400m Individual Medley records, all set in Beijing! 
 
Paris 2024: Will any of these records be broken in Paris? Who will start their journey to becoming the next greatest Olympian of all time?