2024 Paris Olympics: Athletes to watch: Quick Facts

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Simone Biles of Team United States in a blue leotard performs a move on the uneven bars, gripping the bar with one hand and looking focused during competition.

Suni Lee of Team United States performs a split leap on the balance beam during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, wearing a navy leotard with red and silver accents.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce smiles and holds the Jamaican flag behind her after winning the Women's 100 meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

2023 world champion

Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya smiles and holds the Kenyan flag above his head after winning the Berlin Marathon, wearing a white running kit and race bib.

“Fastest man in the world”

Neeraj Chopra of India prepares to throw a javelin during the men's javelin event at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics, with Olympic rings visible in the background.

Olympic silver medalist Rayssa Leal

Yuto Horigome of Japan performs a trick on a handrail during the men's street skateboarding final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, with judges and spectators in the background.

Reaching new heights

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