14 Athletes From The Tampa Bay Area Competing At The Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympic games are quickly approaching. So we’re gathering a list of athletes from the Tampa Bay area to watch out for as they compete for gold medals….
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 08: French Elite acrobatic team Patrouille de France flyes over the Eiffel Tower during the Olympic Games handover ceremony on August 08, 2021 in Paris, France. On August 8, during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics, Anne Hidalgo, mayor of Paris, will officially receive the Olympic flag for the handover ceremony to mark Paris 2024 Olympic Games (July 26-August 11) and Paralympics (August 28-September 8). (Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)
(Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images)The 2024 Paris Olympic games are quickly approaching. So we're gathering a list of athletes from the Tampa Bay area to watch out for as they compete for gold medals.
It's always an amazing opportunity and honor to represent your country and hometown in the Olympics. These athletes have worked hard their entire lives for this moment, so the least we could do is show our hometown competitors some love. The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26-August 11 and will be available to watch or stream on NBC.
Obviously a lot of eyes will be on some of the Olympic superstars like Simone Biles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Katie Ledecky, and more. There are 46 athletes from Florida confirmed to be competing in the 2024 Olympics. Only 1 state has more athletes being sent over to Paris (California with 143) but we'll be keeping our eyes on these 13 athletes from the Tampa Bay area. Only 2 states don't have any athletes representing for the Olympics: North Dakota, and Wyoming.
If you want to keep tabs on who's qualified for each Olympic event, click here. As the Olympics take place, we'll update our list with the result of each athlete's performance.
Other Athletes From Florida Competing In The 2024 Paris Olympics
- Ben Davison - Inverness, FL - Rowing
- Angelica Delgado - Miami, FL - Judo
- Caeleb Dressel - Orange Park, FL - Swimming
- Markus Edegran - West Palm Beach, FL - Sailing
- Ashleigh Johnson - Miami, FL - Water Polo
- Omari Jones - Orlando, FL - Boxing
- Caroline Marks - Melbourne Beach, FL - Surfing
- Victor Motalvo - Kissimmee, FL - Breaking
- Ryan Murphy - Ponte Verda Beach, FL - Swimming
- Poe Pinson - Fernandina Beach, FL - Skateboarding
- Daniella Ramirez - Miami, FL - Artistic Swimming
- Erika Reineke - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Sailing
- Dominique Stater - Miami, FL - Sailing
- Kristina Teachout - Palm Bay, FL - Taekwondo
- Jenson Van Emburgh - Belleair Beach, FL - Para Table Tennis
- Gemma Wollenschlaeger - St. Augustine, FL - Para Rowing
- Perry Baker - Daytona Beach, FL - Rugby
- Aaliyah butler - Fort Lauderdale, FL - Track and Field
- Benjamin Cremaschi - Miami, FL - Soccer
- Tamari Davis - Gainesville, FL - Track and Field
- Jeremiah Davis - Lehigh Acres, FL - Track and Field
- Coco Gauff - Delray Beach, FL - Tennis
- Adrienne Lyle - Wellington, FL - Equestrian
- Djordje Mihailovic - Jacksonville, FL - Soccer
- Victor Montalvo - Kissimmee, FL - Breaking
- Marcus Orlob - Loxahatchee, FL - Equestrian
- Donald Scott - Apopka, FL - Track and Field
- Lily Williams - Tallahassee, FL - Cycling
- Joel Embiid - Monteverde, FL - Basketball
- Kent Farrington - Wellington, FL - Equestrian
- Laura Kraut - Wellington, FL - Equestrian
- Twanisha Terry - Miami, FL - Track and Field
14 Tampa Bay Athletes Competing In The 2024 Paris Olympics
Clark Dean
From Sarasota, FL. This is Clark's second Olympic appearance on the USA rowing team at only 24 years old. In 2020 his team placed 5th in the Men's rowing category. Hopefully he'll bring home a medal this year!
Bobby Finke
Bobby will be competing in the swim competition. This is also his second appearance in the Olympics. Bobby is from Clearwater, FL and is a UF alumni. He is already a two-tie Olympic medalist (2 golds, 800-meter freestyle, 1500-meter freestyle).
Noah Lyons
This will be Noah's first Olympic appearance. He's competing in the sailing competition. Noah is also from Clearwater, FL and graduated from USF with a degree in Microbiology. Noah has been sailing since he was 6 years old and won 1st in the US National Championship in 2023.
(Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)Tracy Otto
Tracy will be competing in the Paralympics this summer in the Para Archery competition. Tracy is from Plant City and is a UT alumni. She discovered Para archery after surviving a life-threatening domestic violence attack, which caused the loss of her left eye and paralysis from the chest-down. Tracy qualified for Paralympic Games in May.
Mary Tucker
Mary is a 22 year old from Sarasota. She will be heading to Paris for her second Olympics this year. In 2020 she took home a silver medal (10m Air Rifle - Team). Mary was once referred to as the “rebel child” of shooting, she quit her high school team and learned to teach herself via YouTube videos and online resources.
Dania Vizzi
Dania is a world champion shooter but will be competing in her first Olympic competition this summer. She's a 29 year old from Tampa and a UF '17 alumni. Her nickname "Shooterina" is accurate after her seeing impressive world champion record (she's won 6 gold and 2 silver medals).
Emma Weyant
Emma Weyant will be competing in the swimming races this summer. She brought home a silver medal from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (400m Individual Medley ). Emma is from Sarasota, she's a UF alumni, and is a four-time scholar athlete.
Danielle Collins
Danielle is from St. Pete! She will be competing in the tennis games. She was a 2022 Australian Open Finalist, and 2022 French Open Quarterfinalist.
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Danielle Collins of Team United States looks on during a tennis training session at Roland-Garros ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at Roland Garros on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Nathan Harriel
Nathan is from Oldsmar and will be on the USA soccer team!
Erriyon Knighton
This will be Erriyon Knighton's second time competing in the Olympics. He finished 4th in 200m race in the 2020 Tokyo games. He also beat Usain Bolt’srecord in the world U-20 in the 200-meter. Erriyon is from Tampa and is only 20 years old!
Nelly Korda
Nelly Korda is another fellow 2020 Olympian. The Bradenton native will be competing in the golf competition. Nelly won gold in the 2020 Tokyo games so hopefully she bring another gold medal home!
Austin Krajicek
Austin Krajicek is from Brandon and trained at the IMG academy! This is his second Olympic appearance and will be competing in the tennis competition!
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - MARCH 01: Austin Krajicek of the United States celebrates victory with partner Ivan Dodig of Croatia over Yuki Bhambri of India and Robin Haase of the Netherlands in their men's doubles semifinal match during the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on March 01, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Christopher Pike/Getty Images)
Parker Valby
Parker Valby is from Tampa and went to East Lake High School. This will be her first time competing in the Olympics!
EUGENE, OREGON - JUNE 29: Parker Valby competes in the women's 10,000 meter final on Day Nine of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 29, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Monae' Nichols
This will be Monae's first Olympic appearance! The Lakeland native will be competing in the track and field competition!
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - MARCH 03: Silver medalist Monae' Nichols of Team United States poses for a photo after the Woman's Long Jump Final on Day Three of the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow 2024 at Emirates Arena on March 03, 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
