After a year's delay, the US athletes finally get to compete in Tokyo from July 23-August 8. With 28 different sports, everyone in your family is sure to find something they enjoy. There are 5 new sports being added this year - baseball/softball, skateboarding, karate, surfing, and sport climbing. You can see the complete schedule and other details here.
The following athletes call Georgia home. Be sure to cheer extra loud for them!
- Anthony Carter, Lawrence, Baseball
- Tyler Austin, Conyers, Baseball
- Edwin Jackson Jr., Columbus, Baseball
- Allisha Gray, Sandersville, Women Basketball (3x3)
- Brody Malone, Summerville, Men Gymnastics (Artistic)
- Henry Leverett, Bainbridge, 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men
- Jack Leverett III, Bainbridge, 25m Rapid Fire Pistol Men
- Vincent Hancock, Eatonton, Skeet Men
- Emily Sonnett, Marietta, Women Soccer
- Jane Campbell*, Kennesaw, Women Soccer
- Kelley O'Hara, Fayetteville, Women Soccer
- Brooks Curry Dunwoody, Men Swimming100m Free (R)
- Jay Litherland, Athens, Men Swimming 400m Individual Medley
- Gunnar Bentz, Atlanta, Men Swimming 200m Butterfly
- Natalie Hinds, Athens, Women Swimming 100m Free (R)
- Daniel Haugh, Marietta, Men Track and Field Hammer Throw
- Daniel Roberts, Atlanta, Men Track and Field 110m Hurdles
- Elija Godwin, Covington, Mixed Track and Field 4 x 400m Relay
- Javianne Oliver, Monroe, Women Track and Field 100m and Women Track and Field4 x 100m Relay
- Kendell Williams, Kennesaw, Women Track and Field Heptathlon
- Kenny Selmon, Atlanta, Men Track and Field400m Hurdles
