Top American Athletes Not Competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Title: Top American Athletes Not Competing at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Well over 500 athletes will represent Team USA at the 2024 Olympics, but some American stars will be left to watch the Games from home. Whether it was injuries that kept them out or simply failing to qualify for their respective sport, there are familiar names that won’t have a chance to compete on the Olympic stage.

Here is a look at 10 premier competitors who will not be participating at the 2024 Paris Olympics:

1. Caitlin Clark, women’s basketball: Despite her WNBA success, Caitlin Clark did not make the U.S. women’s basketball roster for Paris.

2. Alex Morgan, women’s soccer: The longtime leader of the USWNT will not be stepping onto the pitch in Paris.

3. Kawhi Leonard, men’s basketball: The NBA All-Star was removed from the U.S. men’s basketball team roster to focus on the upcoming NBA season.

4. Athing Mu, track and field: The Olympic gold medalist fell during the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, keeping her from Olympic contention.

5. Dalilah Muhammad, track and field: The gold-winning women’s 400m hurdles runner from Rio will not be at the 2024 Olympics.

6. Gabby Douglas, gymnastics: The 2012 Olympic gold medalist’s comeback was cut short by an ankle injury.

7. Shilese Jones, gymnastics: The world championship medalist suffered a knee injury at the Olympic trials.

8. Lydia Jacoby, swimming: The 2020 Olympic gold medalist placed third at the U.S. Olympic swim trials, missing out on Paris.

9. Bill May, artistic swimming: The pioneer in artistic swimming did not crack the U.S. roster for Paris.

10. Jessica Springsteen, equestrian: Bruce Springsteen’s daughter was left off the U.S. Equestrian list for Paris, missing a chance to earn another Olympic medal.

These athletes may not be competing in Paris, but their legacies and achievements in their respective sports will always be remembered.