Unsure of where to focus your attention during the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here are some stars you won’t want to overlook.
When the Olympics roll around, sports fans are spoiled for choice. Besides the usual calendar—a new NFL season, for example, is inching ever closer—there’s a new smorgasbord of action available. Do you want to watch rowing on a weekday morning? Curious to check out the new sport of breaking during your lunch break? The sporting world is your oyster.
But that also can make things a bit complicated. With so many events and athletes, how do you know where to focus? And while there’s no wrong answer to that question, here are six Americans who deserve a bit of extra focus when you’re planning some serious TV time.Simone Biles
Part of the joy of sports is seeing real-life human beings performing feats straight off the pages of a comic book. As a high-level gymnast, Biles is more than capable of soaring through the air with the greatest of ease.
Beyond her sheer talent—Biles has piled up a boatload of medals through her sparkling career—there’s also a bit of narrative behind her. During the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo (delayed until in 2021 because of COVID), she withdrew from several events because of the “twisties.” That sparked a larger conversation about quitting, mental health and athletes taking care of themselves.
While the 27-year-old has returned to competition, there’s something to be said for stepping back into the biggest spotlight. With the world’s eyes on Biles, what will she deliver?
History suggests we’ll see something special.LeBron James
While the U.
