From Lebron James to Sun Yingsha: Top Overseas Athletes To Watch Out For In Paris Olympics

With the Paris Olympics about to commence, expectations are high for athletes to give their best on the field. Like every Olympic, this will also be the event that is going to showcase the premier athletes on Earth competing against each other to be crowned the best. When it comes to top overseas athletes to watch out for in this year's Paris Games, some of the names have been the center of attention. 

Let's take a look at some of the most famous athletes competing in Paris Olympics 2024.

Noah Lyles 

All set to accomplish his ambitious goal of winning all available medals in the Paris Olympics. A long-time admirer of Usain Bolt, Noah followed his path to win at the 2023 World Athletic Championships. Lyles now aims to create history by adding more Olympic medals to his kitty.

Noah Lyles, the face of American field and track has boldly declared his intention to win all the medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In the 2023 World Athletic Championship, Lyles created history by becoming the first man since Usain Bolt to win gold in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay. Now in Paris, he intends to get his name etched in Olympic history by building on his bronze in the 200m sprint in Tokyo 2020. Lyles is a world-reknonwed athlete with an Olympic bronze, six world titles, and Diamond League final wins. His recent achievements were retaining his 200m crown in the 2023 world championship in Budapest.

Sun Yingsha

Sun Yingsha at the Tokyo Olympics claimed Silver in table tennis in the Women's Singles Event and is expected to be one of the key players to watch out at the Paris Olympics. Sun Yingsha is a rising star in the table tennis world. Some of the major international competitions where she consistently performed well include the Olympics, World Championships, ITTF world tour events, and the Asian Games. Sun Yingsha is a strong contender to win gold in Paris.

Lebron James

Lebron claimed Gold in two consecutive editions in 2008 and 2012 and now the Los Angeles Lakers star has returned to make it three. LeBron has not been seen in the US Olympic team since 2012 but he seems optimistic about winning at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Diana Taurasi 

Winning Gold in the Olympics is an achievement but winning consecutively for years and years is an anamoly. However, that's what Diana Taurasi has done. Taurasi is looking forward to claiming her sixth gold in the Paris Games and if she wins, it will take her past Sue Birds and give her sole possession of being called the decorated basketball player from USA in Olympic history.

Nikola Karabatic 

The 40-year-old Centre Back playing for the Paris Saint-Germain's handball team, Nikola has already announced that this would be his last Olympics and he aims to win his fourth gold after winning three gold medals consecutively in 2004, 2008 and 2012.