With the 2024 Paris Olympics kicking off this weekend, the anticipation is high for fans and competitors alike. While there are dozens of participants in this year’s games, several Black athletes are looking to etch their names in the history books before everything comes to a close on August 11. Sports figures such as Simone Biles, Sha’Carri Richardson, Frederick Richard, and others have been preparing year in and year out for these moments—and now it’s time to perform.
Take a look at the Black athletes to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Sha’Carri Richardson
Making her Olympic debut, the two-time world champion will be representing the United States in the 100 meters, along with aiming for the women’s 4×100 relay team.
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