Springfield Standard

Senator Schmitt celebrates Missouri athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Jul 26, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt sent a celebratory letter to athletes from across Missouri who will be representing the United States in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

“The Olympics are a great chance for us to show off the best that America has to offer, and it makes me incredibly proud to know that ten talented Missourians will be competing in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Each Olympian, as well as their family, friends, and community should feel an overwhelming sense of pride in the honor of representing not only their country but also Missouri on the world stage. I wish them all the very best in the 2024 Summer Olympics,” said Senator Eric Schmitt.

Here is a list of 2024 Olympians from across Missouri who are competing in this year’s games:

Jayson Tatum | St. Louis, Missouri | Men’s Basketball

Freddie Crittenden III | St. Louis, Missouri | Men’s Track and Field

Tyler Downs | Ballwin, Missouri | Men’s Diving

Patrick Schulte | St. Peter’s, Missouri | Men’s Soccer

Napheesa Collier | Jefferson City, Missouri | Women’s Basketball

Brandon Miller | O’Fallon, Missouri | Men’s Track and Field

Quincy Hall | Kansas City, Missouri | Men’s Track and Field

Christopher Nilsen | Kansas City, Missouri | Men’s Track and Field

Deanna Price | Moscow Mills, Missouri | Women’s Track and Field

Rachel Leighanne Tozier | Pattonsburg, Missouri | Women’s Shooting