Georgia is sending 15 athletes to the 2024 Paris Olympics, placing it 25th among U.S. states when adjusted for population size. This ranking comes from a study conducted by LiveSportsOnTV.com, which analyzed the birth states of Team USA’s Olympians to determine which states produce the highest proportion of athletes.
Around 10,500 athletes from 206 different National Olympic Committees are expected to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. LiveSportsOnTV.com’s study provided a breakdown of where these American athletes hail from, adjusting for each state’s population to offer a clearer picture of athletic talent distribution across the country.
Leading the nation in per capita Olympic representation are:
- Washington, D.C.: Though not a state, Washington, D.C. tops the list with four athletes, the most notable being NBA player Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns.
- Hawaii: Known for its strong watersports culture, Hawaii claims second place with five athletes, including the famed surfer John John Florence.
- Colorado: This state ranks third with 19 athletes, two of whom will compete in sport climbing, a reflection of Colorado’s mountainous terrain.
- California: With the highest total number of athletes, California ranks fourth per capita with 123 Olympians. This state’s storied history in producing top-tier athletes continues, represented by legends like Allyson Felix and Michael Phelps.
- Vermont: Fifth in the ranking, Vermont sends two athletes, Willian Bender in rowing and Ilona Maher in Rugby Sevens.
Georgia’s contribution, while placing it 25th per capita, is substantial. The state’s 15 Olympians are competing in a diverse array of sports including track and field, basketball, shooting, soccer, sport climbing, swimming, tennis, and weightlifting.
As the 2024 Paris Olympics draw near, Georgia’s athletes are set to showcase their hard work and dedication, bringing pride to their home state.
