DENVER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis released the following statement wishing all Colorado Olympians the best of luck at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“I wish all Coloradans who qualified to represent the United States at the 2024 Olympics the best of luck! Colorado continues to be a sports state whose hometown athletes are some of the best in the world. Colorado’s high altitude, sunny weather, and outdoor recreational roots make us the best state in the nation to train and it shows. I and Coloradans will be watching and cheering you all on as you prove that the best athletes in the world come from right here in Colorado. Go for Gold!” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis.
Here is a list of 2024 Paris Olympians and Paralympians who call Colorful Colorado home!
Athlete | Hometown | Event |
Canyon Barry | Colorado Springs, CO | 3x3 Basketball |
Derrick White | Parker, CO | Basketball |
Brooke Raboutou | Boulder, CO | Climbing |
Colin Duffy | Broomfield, CO | Climbing |
Riley Amos | Durango, CO | Cycling |
Christopher Blevins | Durango, CO | Cycling |
Olivia Cummins | Fort Collins, CO | Cycling |
Grant Koontz | Nederland, CO | Cycling |
Wyndham Clark | Denver, CO | Golf |
Jessica Thoennes | Highlands Ranch, CO | Rowing |
Rylan Kissell | Littleton, CO | Shooting |
Lindsay Horan | Golden, CO | Soccer |
Sophia Smith | Windsor, CO | Soccer |
Mallory Swanson | Highlands Ranch, CO | Soccer |
Elizabeth Marks | Colorado Springs, CO | Para Swimming |
Jack O’Neil | Colorado Springs, CO | Para Swimming |
Emma Weber | Boulder, CO | Swimming |
Valarie Allman | Longmont, CO | Track and Field |
Valerie Constien | Edwards, CO | Track and Field |
Elise Cranny | Boulder, CO | Track and Field |
Anna Hall | Highlands Ranch, CO | Track and Field |
Woody Kincaid | Littleton, CO | Track and Field |
Leonard Korir | Colorado Springs, CO | Track and Field |
Hailey Danz | Colorado Springs, CO | Para Triathlon |
Howie Sanborn | Denver, CO | Triathlon |
Melissa Stockwell | Colorado Springs, CO | Para Triathlon |
Haleigh Washington | Colorado Springs, CO | Volleyball |
Jordyn Poulter | Aurora, CO | Volleyball |
Jataya Taylor | Aurora, CO | Wheelchair Fencing |
Josh O’Neill | Colorado Springs, CO | Wheelchair Rugby |
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