Can you feel it? The Olympics are coming.
The 2024 Olympic Games will be held in Paris from July 26 through August 11.
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But even before the athletes compete on a global stage, they have several exciting events we will be watching.
OLYMPIC TRIALS
Many still have to compete in trials before even learning if they will qualify for the 2024 Games.
The swimming trials will be held June 15-23 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The diving trials will be held June 16-23 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The track and field trials will be held June 21-30 in Eugene, Oregon.
The gymnastics trials will be held June 27-30 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
TEAM USA MEDIA SUMMIT
Meanwhile, an event happening this week will put the Olympic hopefuls in the spotlight.
It’s the Team USA Media Summit. The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is holding the gathering Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in New York City.
The summit will feature approximately 100 athletes representing the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
KPRC 2 anchors Daniella Guzman and Keith Garvin, along with photojournalist Oscar Chavez, will travel to New York City to meet with as many athletes as possible.
Daniella and Keith will share moments from their trip on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday on KPRC 2, KPRC 2+, and Click2Houston.com.
HOUSTON ATHLETES ATTENDING SUMMIT
Two athletes expected to attend the summit are from the Houston area.
Kelsey Bing is on Team USA’s field hockey team. The star goalkeeper grew up in the Memorial area and graduated from St. John’s School.
Jeffrey Louis, also known as Bboy Jeffro, is hoping to join Team USA to compete in Breaking, a brand new Olympic sport. Louis is from Alief. He went to Westside High School and the University of Houston.
THE COUNTDOWN HITS AN IMPORTANT NUMBER THIS WEEK
The Team USA Media Summit coincides with an important date as it pertains to the Olympics.
Wednesday will mark 100 days until the 2024 Games.