Seven competitors with ties to Cougars will represent their respective countries
Seven current and former University of Houston athletes and coaches will compete in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, marking the largest delegation from the university since the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. This group of athletes will represent six countries across various sports, bringing pride to the university on a global stage.
In track and field, Houston's contingent includes Louie Hinchliffe , Shaun Maswanganyi , Cecilia Tamayo-Garza , and Tristan Evelyn . Hinchliffe, the reigning NCAA 100-meter champion, will compete in the 100 meters and the 4x100-meter relay. Maswanganyi will participate in his second Olympics, competing in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and the 4x100-meter relay. Tamayo-Garza, making her Olympic debut, will race in the 100 meters and 200 meters, holding the Mexican record in the 200 meters.
The schedule for these athletes is packed with events, starting with Jimenez in the 100-meter backstroke on July 29 and concluding with the 4x100-meter relay on August 9. Each event brings a chance for these Cougars to showcase their skills on the world stage.Jimenez and Ortiz aim to add to the legacy of Houston Swimming & Diving, potentially earning the team’s eighth and ninth Olympic medals.
Track and field athletes Hinchliffe, Maswanganyi, Tamayo-Garza, and Evelyn are all strong contenders in their respective events. Hinchliffe, under the guidance of Head Coach Carl Lewis, has demonstrated his prowess by winning the men's 100-meter at the United Kingdom Athletics Championships. Maswanganyi, also coached by Carl Lewis, is a seasoned competitor, having reached the semifinals in both the 100 meters and 200 meters at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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