The 2024 Olympics in Paris are here. Find out which Team USA athletes have ties to San Diego County.
The road to the Olympics is long and difficult — and likely to cross state lines. Find out which athletes have passed through your town or city on their way to athletic stardomLocal legends — acclaimed artists, celebrities or politicians — are a source of pride for U.S. small towns. And this summer welcomes an opportunity for a new generation of hometown heroes to form asclaim some of America's most accomplished athletes.
San Diego County has ties to more than 50 athletes, including basketballer Kelsey Plum, both the men's and women's rugby teams and more than half of Team USA's Olympic skateboarders. Team USA’s Alex and Gretchen Walsh appear destined for the water. Alex says their love for swimming started with their competitive swim coach Terry Lowe, who taught them that above all else, the sport should be fun.
Before Kelly Cheng became a beach volleyball player for Team USA, she was a lanky middle schooler trying her hand at basketball. When her coach Craig Tefertiller spotted her in the crowd, her life completely changed.
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