Packing for Paris: These Coloradans are headed to the 2024 Olympics, Paralympics

By Stephanie Butzer | Denver 7 News

Athletes all over Colorado have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics and will compete on that world stage this summer.

The Olympics begin July 26 with an opening ceremony and will continue through Aug. 11. The Paralympics will start Aug. 28 and run through Sept. 8.

The Colorado athletes’ specialties include volleyball, track and field, climbing, rowing, swimming and more.

Team USA has a map of the United States on its website showing the hometowns of athletes who have currently qualified for the Games. Click here and scroll down to explore more of the map. Our list in this story contains those athletes, plus the ones who train here long-term, went to school here, or have Colorado listed as their hometown.

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