San Diego is well represented in the 2024 Summer Olympics, with over 30 athletes competing in the games having ties to the San Diego area.
From competing in the Olympics for the first time, to defending a gold medal, southern California has plenty of athletes on display.
California as a whole has had one silver medal finish, as well as two bronze medal finishes.
Among the star-studded athletes competing, a highlight includes San Diego State University alumni Xander Schauffele, who is currently in second place after the first round of golf.
Below is a list of all the athletes, their competing sport, and connection to San Diego:
Archery:
- Brady Ellison; part of Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
- Catalina Gnoriega; from San Diego
- Jennifer Mucino-Fernandez; lives in Chula Vista
Basketball:
- Kelsey Plum; from Poway
Breaking:
- Logan “Logistx” Edra; from San Diego
Canoe
- Nevin Harrison; San Diego State, lives in San Diego
Cycling:
- BMX racing: Alise Wiloughby; University of San Diego, lives in Chula Vista
- Track: Jennifer Valente; from San Diego
Equestrian:
- Steffen Peters; from San Diego, lives in Del Mar
Field Hockey:
- Megan Valzonis; from San Diego
Golf:
- Xander Schauffele; San Diego native, defending gold medalist
Rowing:
- Azja Czajkowski; Imperial Beach native
Rugby:
- Men:
- Stephen Tomasin; San Diego State, lives in San Diego
- Lucas Lacamp; lives in San Diego
- Matai Leuta; lives in San Diego
- Women:
- Ilona Maher; trains in Chula Vista
- Naya Tapper; lives in San Diego
- Kayla Canett; from Fallbrook, lives in Los Angeles
- Steph Rovetti; lives in San Diego
Skateboarding (park)
- Men:
- Tate Carew; San Diego (#1 in the world)
- Gavin Bottger; Oceanside (#3 in the world)
- Tom Schaar; San Dieguito high school alumni (#4 in the world)
- Women:
- Bryce Wettstein; Encinitas (#8 in the world, former 2020 Olympian)
- Ruby Lilley; Oceanside (#11 in the world)
Soccer (women):
- Jaedyn Shaw; San Diego Wave FC pro team
- Naomi Girma; San Diego Wave FC pro team
- Catarina Macario; from San Diego
Sport Climbing:
- Brooke Raboutou; University of San Diego
Surfing (competition held in Tahiti):
- Caitlin Simmers; Oceanside (#1 on Women’s Championship Tour)
Tennis:
- Taylor Fritz; from Rancho Santa Fe
Track:
- Chari Hawkins; lives in San Diego
- Nia Akins; from San Diego
- Shanieka Ricketts; San Diego State University
- Michael Norman; Murrieta
Volleyball:
- Court:
- Garret Muagututia; Oceanside
- Beach:
- Chase Budinger; from Encinitas
Water polo
- Men:
- Alex Bowen; Santee
- Women:
- Tara Prentice; Temecula
- Coach:
- Matt Ustazewski; UC San Diego head coach
Paralympics (start August 28):
- Wheelchair Tennis:
- Dana Mathewson; San Diego
- Wheelchair Basketball:
- Courtney Ryan; San Diego
