How Many Texas Athletes Will Be In Paris For The 2024 Olympics? Here’s All 38.

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games kick off on July 26 and go through August 11. While we're all excited about Team USA and the amazing athletes who will be representing us at the games, it's even more exciting to know that there are several athletes from our home state who will be going for the gold. In total, 38 athletes from Texas are going to compete for a chance to bring gold and glory back to the Lone Star State.

Which Members Of Team USA Are From Texas In The 2024 Summer Olympics?

Texas is going to be well represented this year at the Summer Games. 38 athletes are going to be representing the USA and Texas in events ranging from boxing to gymnastics. The athletes are:

• Simone Biles - Gymnastics
• Asher Hong - Gymnastics
• Brittney Griner - Basketball
• Joshua Edwards - Boxing
• Jennifer Lozano - Boxing
• Kassidy Cook - Diving
• Alison Gibson - Diving
• Kelsey Bing - Field Hockey
• Scottie Scheffler - Golf
• Teal Cohen - Rowing
• Kaitlin Knifton - Rowing
• Orrin Bizer - Rugby
• Kevon Williams - Rugby
• Vincent Hancock - Shooting
• Ryan Phillips - Shooting
• Conner Price - Shooting
• Austen Smith - Shooting
• Jaedyn Shaw - Soccer
• Sam Watson - Sport Climbing
• Shaine Casas - Swimming
• Simone Manuel - Swimming
• David Johnston - Swimming/Marathon Swimming
• Jonathan Healy - Taekwando
• Austin Kajicek - Tennis
• Taliyah Brooks - Track & Field
• Joseph Brown - Track & Field
• Bryce Deadmon - Track & Field
• Bryce Hoppel - Track & Field
• Alaysha Johnson - Track & Field
• Fred Kerley - Track & Field
• Brynn King - Track & Field
• Jarrion Lawson - Track & Field
• Jasmine Moore - Track & Field
• Sha'Carri Richardson - Track & Field
• Jacob Wooten - Track & Field
• Chiaka Obogu - Volleyball
• Avery Skinner - Volleyball
• Jourdan Delacruz - Weightlifting
• Jeffrey Louis - Breaking

What The Heck Is The New Event "Breaking" At The 2024 Summer Games?

The most interesting thing about the 2024 Games is the addition of a new event called Breaking. You might be more familiar with the term break dancing, which is pretty much what it is.

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Yes, this year at the 2024 Summer Games, someone will take home the gold for their moves in Breaking. Even more exciting is the fact that there is a Texan representing the Lone Star State in the new event.