The level of discipline and dedication required to soar high enough in a sport to represent the United States of America is almost unthinkable.  From your nutrition to your time, endless sacrifices are made that constantly putting your athletic career ahead of all else.  Through no fault of their own, the vast majority of Americans have no idea what it takes to compete at that level on Team USA.

If you're anything like me, I can watch almost any sport where there is an American competing, and it doesn't get better than watching an athlete from Massachusetts competing in the Olympics.  There's definitely a connection.  Somehow, it almost feels like a little piece of you is out there competing half way across the world.

I remember when they finally held the Tokyo Olympics in July of 2021, I was such a big fan of Rochester's Gia Doonan that we stayed up late to watch her row for the chance at the gold medal.

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If you want to go out of your way to cheer for and support local, Massachusetts Olympians, we have put together a list of the athletes, their hometown, and the sport in which they will be competing.  These are 21 extraordinary Americans living amongst us.  When they win, it's almost like a part of us wins.

Best of luck to all of the Bay State athletes in Paris.  Do your very best, and go Team USA!

Massachusetts Olympians 2024 Paris

Meet the 21 members of Team USA that hail from Massachusetts.

Gallery Credit: Michael Rock

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