These are the Latinas Representing Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are taking off with inspiration and boldness. After an impressive opening night with incredible performances by artists such as Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, the games have officially begun.
Among the athletes representing Team USA in Paris, a remarkable group of Latinas stands out. As we get ready to take home the gold and glory of the olympics, let’s celebrate these muzas with Latino pride.
Hezly Rivera
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The youngest Olympian on TEAM USA, Rivera is heading to her first game as part of the best crew: gymnastics! Accompanying the legendary Simone Biles, this New Jersey native made the Olympic Team at such a young age. She’s definitely a name to keep in mind.
Natalia Grossman
The 23-year-old California native made history as Team USA’s first Latina climber. Winning gold at the Pan American Games in 2023, she quickly became the top-ranked boulderer in the world. There’s no mountain high enough for this climber.
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Diana Taurasi
This basketball legend has been known as the WNBA’s GOAT. Taurasi is among one of the most influential players of all. She’s a ten-time all star, three-time WNBA champion, and is going for her sixth gold medal in Paris.
Angelica Delgado
This Miami native is taking her Cuban heritage back to the Olympics. Learning the sport from her father, who was once on Cuba’s National Judo Team, she’s coming back for gold. The three-time Olympian represented Team USA 2016 and 2020.
Alyssa Mendoza
Coming from a boxing family, Mendoza is the first qualified Olympic boxer and one of the youngest on Team USA. Mendoza won gold at the 2022 USA Boxing Elite National Championship and competed in several tournaments before going to Paris.
Jennifer Muciño-Fernandez
Raised in Mexico City, Muciño-Fernandez was inspired by the London Olympic Games in 2012 to pursue archery. Since, she’s represented Team USA in two Olympic games. Now, the Massachusetts-born archer has her sights set for the gold medal. We’re rooting for her!
Anita Alvarez
Alvarez is an Olympics veteran, with Paris serving as her third games. Previously, the 27-year-old artistic swimmer represented Team USA in 2016 and 2021. Not only that, but the love for the sport runs through her veins, with her mother competing in the 1984 U.S. Olympic trials and her father training two olympians.
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