The highly anticipated Paris Summer Olympics are finally kicking off today, and it’s an exciting time for sports fans in Chicago and Illinois! A talented group of athletes from the area will be competing in a range of events, including swimming, gymnastics, and track and field, all vying for the coveted gold medals.
As the games unfold, you can show your support for over 20 local athletes hailing from Chicago and Illinois as they represent their hometowns on the international stage. Get ready to cheer on these incredible athletes during the upcoming Paris Olympics!
Chicago Olympic Athletes
Kennedy Blades, wrestling, Chicago, IL
Anthony Davis, basketball, Chicago, IL
Kent Farrington, equestrian, Chicago, IL
Josef Rau, wrestling, Chicago, IL
Illinois Olympic Athletes
Korbin Albert, soccer, Grayslake, IL
Kamal Bey, wrestling, Bellwood, IL
Lauren Carlini, volleyball, Geneva, IL
Peter Chatain, rowing, Winnetka, IL
Filip Dolegiewicz, fencing, Park Ridge
Tori Franklin, track and field, Evanston, IL
Evita Griskenas, rhythmic gymnastics, Orland Park, IL
Thomas Jaeschke, volleyball, Wheaton, IL
Jeff Jendryk, volleyball, Wheaton, IL
Paul Juda, gymnastics, Deerfield, IL
Jewell Loyd, basketball, Lincolnwood, IL
Sandi Morris, track and field, Downers Grove
Ryan Murphy, swimming, Palos Heights, IL
Jordyn Poulter, volleyball, Naperville, IL
Dana Rettke, volleyball, Riverside, IL
Erin Reese, track and field, Mount Prospect, IL
Kelsey Robinson Cook, volleyball, Elmhurst, IL
Maggie Shea, sailing, Wilmette
Gabriel “Gaga” Slonina, soccer, Addison, IL
Felicia Stancil, BMX, Lake County, IL
Zach Ziemek, track and field, Itasca, IL