Oregon Olympians: These 34 athletes with ties to state will compete at 2024 Paris Games
Oregon will be well-represented in Paris at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Thirty-four athletes and one coach with ties to the state are taking part in the Summer Games, which will take place July 24-Aug. 11. Among them are 24 current or former Oregon Ducks and seven current or former Oregon State Beavers.
Most will compete inside Stade de France — the country's largest stadium — during the second week of the Olympics, as 18 athletes are entered in track and field events, including 14 who have been members of the Oregon track and field program.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in track and field at Paris Olympics
Mohammed Ahmed, Canada: The Eugene resident, who trains under Oregon coach Jerry Schumacher as a member of the Bowerman Track Club, won silver in the men’s 5,000 meters in 2021 to became Canada’s first Olympic medalist in a distance event. He was also sixth in the 10,000. Ahmed will compete in both distance events in Paris in what will be his fourth Olympics. When to watch: The men’s 10,000 final is at 12:20 p.m. on Aug. 2. Round one of the men’s 5,000 is at 2:10 a.m. on Aug. 7.
Ryan Crouser, USA: The world record-holder and two-time Olympic champion in the men's shot put from Boring is in his third Summer Games and once again the favorite to win gold. Crouser, 31, overcame an elbow injury to win the Olympic Trials title in June and heads to Paris ranked No. 1 in the world. When to watch: Men’s shot put qualifications begin at 11:10 a.m. on Aug. 2.
Susan Ejore, Kenya: The former Duck middle-distance standout qualified for her first Summer Games and will compete in Paris in the 1,500 alongside fellow Kenyan national team member and world-record holder Faith Kipyegon. Earlier this season, Ejore, 28, set the Kenyan national record in the indoor mile with a time of 4:20.61. When to watch: Round one of the women’s 1,500 is at 1:05 a.m. on Aug. 6.
Shana Grebo, France: The Oregon senior is entered in the 400 hurdles and is also expected to be in the 4x400-meter relay — an event she ran for France during the 2022 World Athletics Outdoor championships at Hayward Field in 2022. Grebo is the Ducks’ record-holder in the 400 hurdles. When to watch: Round one of the women’s 400 hurdles is at 3:35 a.m. on Aug. 4.
Cole Hocker, USA: The former Duck broke onto the international scene in 2021 with his NCAA and U.S. titles in the 1,500 and then a sixth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics. He won his second Olympic Trials title in June in a personal-record 3 minutes, 30.59 seconds. He’s ranked No. 8 in the world in what is expected to be one of the most competitive events at the Summer Games. When to watch: Round one of the men’s 1,500 begins at 2:05 a.m. on Aug. 2.
Jessica Hull, Australia: Hull enters into her second Olympics with a full head of steam. Earlier this month the former NCAA champion for the Ducks reset her national record in the 1,500 when she clocked a 3:50.83 to become the fifth-fastest performer of all time. A week ago she set the world record in the 2,000 with her finish in 5:19.7 at the Monaco Diamond League meet. When to watch: Round one of the women’s 1,500 is at 1:05 a.m. on Aug. 6.
Emmanuel Ihemeje, Italy: The Oregon school record-holder and three-time NCAA champion in the triple jump has been closing in on a global medal the past four years. He was 11th at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, then was fifth and eighth at the last two World Athletics Outdoor championships, respectively, and fifth at the the 2024 World Athletics Indoor championships in March. When to watch: The men’s triple jump qualifications begin at 10:15 a.m. on Aug. 7.
Alaysha Johnson, USA: The former Duck set her PR at 12.31 during her second-place finish at the Olympic Trials in June. That time is tied with two others for the third fastest in the world this season. This will be the first outdoor global championship meet for Johnson, who holds the Oregon school record. When to watch: Round one of the women’s 100 hurdles is at 1:15 a.m. on Aug. 7.
Klaudia Kazimierska, Poland: The Oregon sophomore won the Polish national title in the 1,500 to earn her spot in the Summer Games. After her third-place finish at the NCAA championships, Kazimierska went on to run school-record 4:01.89 during a meet in Poland in June. When to watch: Round one of the women’s 1,500 is at 1:05 a.m. on Aug. 6.
Woody Kincaid, USA: The Portland resident and University of Portland alum finished second in the Olympic Trials 10,000 to qualify for his second straight Summer Games. He placed 14th in the 10,000 and 5,000 at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. When to watch: The men’s 10,000 final is at 12:20 p.m. on Aug. 2.
Kyree King, USA: The sprinter was added to the Team USA relay pool after the former Duck finished fifth in the 200 in 19.90 during the Olympic Trials. He also ran 9.97 in the semifinals of the 100. Earlier this season he ran the third leg to help the U.S. win the 4x100 during the World Athletics Relays championship meet in the Bahamas. When to watch: Round one of the men’s 4x100 begins at 2:35 a.m. on Aug. 8.
Aneta Konieczek, Poland: The former Duck, who owns the school record in the 3,000 steeplechase by almost 25 seconds, is on her second Olympic team. The 9:25.98 Konieczek ran in 2021 remains her PR. She finished second at the Polish championships to her sister, Alicja Konieczek. When to watch: Round one of the women’s 3,000 steeplechase is at 1:05 a.m. on Aug. 4.
Kemba Nelson, Jamaica: The former Oregon sprinter and the school record-holder in the women’s 100 became a first-time Olympian when she was added as an alternate on the Jamaican 4x100 team. When to watch: Round one of the women’s 4x100 begins at 2:10 a.m. on Aug. 8.
Jenna Prandini, USA: The former Duck became a three-time Olympian when she was added to the women’s 4x100 relay pool. She won a silver medal in Tokyo in the 4x100 and advanced to the semifinals of the 200 in both 2016 and 2021. When to watch: Round one of the women’s 4x100 begins at 2:10 a.m. on Aug. 8.
Jaida Ross, USA: The storybook season for the Oregon senior will continue in Paris. Since April, Ross has broke or tied the collegiate record in the women’s shot put three times. In June she won Oregon’s first NCAA women’s shot put title and then two weeks later finished third during the Olympic Trials to qualify for the Summer Games. Her PR of 65 feet, 7¾ inches is the fifth-best mark in the world this season. When to watch: Women’s shot put qualifications begin at 1:25 a.m. on Aug. 8.
Karissa Schweizer, USA: The distance runner, who lives in Eugene and trains under Schumacher as part of the Bowerman Track Club, put injury-plagued seasons in 2022 and 2023 behind her to finish third at the Olympic Trials in the 5,000 and 10,000 to qualify for the Summer Games in both events, just as she did in 2021 for the Tokyo Olympics. When to watch: Round one of the women’s 5,000 is at 9:10 a.m. on Aug. 2. The women’s 10,000 final is at 11:55 a.m. on Aug. 9.
Jorinde van Klinken, Netherlands: The Dutch discus standout and collegiate record-holder is ranked fifth in the world heading into her second Olympic Games. The former Duck has had back-to-back fourth-place finishes at the the 2022 and 2023 World Athletics Outdoor championship meets in Eugene and Budapest, respectively. She’s also entered in the shot put. When to watch: Women’s discus qualifications begin at 10:10 a.m. on Aug. 2. Women’s shot put qualifications begin at 1:25 a.m. on Aug. 8
Alessia Zarbo, France: The former Duck and first-time Olympian will compete in the women’s 10,000. Zarbo ended her Oregon career as the No. 3 performer all-time in the 10,000 with a PR of 32:28.57. When to watch: The women’s 10,000 final is at 11:55 a.m. on Aug. 9.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in women's basketball at Paris Olympics
Sabrina Ionescu, USA: No stranger to the Team USA system, the Duck legend first competed for the red, white and blue in 2013 as part of the U16 National Team. Ionescu will be playing in her first Olympic games in Paris after not making the Tokyo team in 2021. When to watch: Ionescu and Team USA open group play against Japan in Paris at noon on July 29.
Satou Sabally, Germany: A college teammate of Ionescu at Oregon, Sabally has been recovering from an injury suffered during Germany’s qualifying run earlier this year but should be ready in time for the Paris Games. Sabally helped the German national team make history in February when they qualified for the Olympic Games for the first time. When to watch: Sabally and Germany open group play against Belgium in Paris at 4:30 a.m. on July 29.
Nyara Sabally, Germany: Satou’s younger sister was also on that Olympic-qualifying roster and has averaged 3.1 points and 2.9 rebounds for the New York Liberty in a reserve role throughout the 2024 WNBA season. When to watch: Sabally and Germany open group play against Belgium in Paris at 4:30 a.m. on July 29.
Maite Cazorla, Spain: The former Duck will play in her second Olympics for Spain. She averaged 7.8 points in Tokyo in 2021, helping Spain to a quarterfinal appearance. Cazorla played for the Ducks from 2015-19 and was part of Oregon’s first-ever Final Four team in 2019. She plays professionally for USK Praha in the Czech Republic. When to watch: Cazorla and Spain open group play against China in Paris at 4:30 a.m. on July 28.
Ali Gibson, Puerto Rico: Gibson, who played for the Beavers from 2012-15, helped Puerto Rico make history in 2021 when it made the Olympic games for the first time. Gibson averaged 5.0 points per game over three contests in Tokyo. When to watch: Gibson and Puerto Rico open pool play against Serbia at 12 p.m. on July 28.
Marie Gulich, Germany: Joining the Sabally sisters on the German team will be former Beaver Marie Gulich, who most recently played professionally for Valencia in Spain. Gulich starred in Corvallis from 2014-18 before being selected 12th overall in the WNBA Draft. When to watch: Gulich and Germany open group play against Belgium in Paris at 4:30 a.m. on July 29.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in women’s basketball 3x3 at Paris Olympics
Elisa Mevius, Germany: A transfer from Siena and current Oregon Duck, Mevius will play for Germany in the 3x3 tournament. She averaged 12 points per game last season. When to watch: Mevius and Germany open the pool round against Team USA at 8:30 a.m. on July 30.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in men's basketball at Paris Olympics
Dillon Brooks, Canada: A Pac-12 player of the year while at Oregon, Brooks spent the first six years of his NBA career in Memphis before joining Houston this past season, starting 72 games and averaging 12.7 points per game. When to watch: Brooks and Team Canada will open the pool round against Greece at noon on July 27.
Bol Bol, South Sudan: Making his first appearance on an Olympic roster, Bol played just nine games for the Ducks during the 2018-19 season but averaged 21 points and 9.6 rebounds. He was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NBA Draft. Bol has carved out a solid career, most recently with the Phoenix Suns, where he averaged 5.2 points this past season. When to watch: Bol and South Sudan will open pool play against Puerto Rico at 2 a.m. on July 28.
Stephen Thompson Jr., Puerto Rico: Thompson most recently played for the G-League Wisconsin Herd after starring for the Beavers from 2015-19. He helped Puerto Rico make the Olympics and had a 20-point outing against the Bahamas in a win. When to watch: Thompson and Puerto Rico will open pool play against South Sudan at 2 a.m. on July 28.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in women's gymnastics at Paris Olympics
Jade Carey, USA: The Oregon State junior was the Olympic champion on the floor exercise in Tokyo in 2021 and the 2022 world champion on the vault. Her combined eight Olympic and world championship medals makes her the sixth-most decorated U.S. gymnast of all time. This past NCAA season, Carey was the national runner-up for the Beavers in the all-around and on floor exercise. When to watch: Women's gymnastics begins July 27.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in men's golf at Paris Olympics
Wyndham Clark, USA: The former Duck spent just one season in Eugene but made the most of it, earning Pac-12 player of the year honors during the 2016-17 season. He’s since become one of the best golfers in the world with three PGA Tour wins and 11 top-5 finishes. He won the 2024 Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the 2023 U.S. Open. When to watch: Round one of individual stroke play begins Aug. 1.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in women's triathlon at Paris Olympics
Claire Michel, Belgium: The former Oregon record-setting steeplechaser will compete in her third straight Olympic Games in the triathlon for her native country. Born in Brussels but raised near Portland and a graduate of Clackamas High School, the 35-year-old heads to Paris 31st in the world rankings. When to watch: The women’s triathlon begins at 11 p.m. on July 30.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in men's rowing at Paris Olympics
Pieter Quinton, USA: The Portland native and Grant High School alum rowed for Harvard for four years before transferring to Washington, where he earned second-team All-America honors from the IRCA. Quinton has been on five national teams in his career, but Paris will be his Olympic debut. He started rowing at Rose City Rowing Club in 2011. When to watch: The men’s eight heats begins at 2:40 a.m. on July 29.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in women's rowing at Paris Olympics
Alina Hagstrom, USA: A native of Seattle, Hagstrom wrapped up a strong career at Oregon State in 2019 when she become the fourth rower in program history to earn multiple all-conference honors. She’s an alternate for the women’s eight team as well as an operations manager for U.S. Rowing. When to watch: The women’s eight heats begins at 3 a.m. on July 29.
Athletes with Oregon ties competing in wrestling at Paris Olympics
Amar Dhesi, Canada: Dhesi competed for Oregon State from 2013-19, was a three-time Pac-12 champion and finished third during the 2018 NCAA championships at heavyweight. He made his Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games and finished 13th in the men’s 125 kg freestyle event. When to watch: Wrestling begins on Aug. 5.
Nate Engel, USA: The Beavers’ associate head coach is on the Team USA staff in Paris. An accomplished wrestler himself, he was an all-American at Missouri Valley College before getting into coaching and was a four-time NAIA championships qualifier. When to watch: Wrestling begins on Aug. 5.
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