**DOWNLOADABLE VIDEO: On U.S. House Floor, Spanberger Honors Achievements of 15 Athletes from Virginia Representing the United States at the 2024 Olympic Games**

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger recognized the remarkable athletes from Virginia who will represent the United States in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France ahead of the opening ceremony on Friday, July 26.

Last week, Team U.S.A. announced the official full roster of athletes — including 15 Virginians — who will compete on the world stage. These athletes have demonstrated extraordinary skill and commitment to their respective sports, earning a place among the world’s most elite competitors. The Congresswoman commended these athletes for the tremendous achievement of representing the United States.

The Virginia Olympians who will compete in Paris include:

Will Coleman

Equestrian (Gordonsville, VA)

Claire Collins

Rowing (McLean, VA)

Leah Crouse

Field Hockey (Virginia Beach, VA)

Justin Dowell

Cycling (Virginia Beach, VA)

Greg Duncan

Diving (Oakton, VA)

Emily Fox

Women’s soccer (Ashburn, VA)

Thomas Heilman

Swimming (Crozet, VA)

Grant Holloway

Track and Field (Chesapeake, VA)

Hadley Husisian

Fencing (Oakton, VA)

Torri Huske

Swimming (Arlington, VA)

Noah Lyles

Track and Field (Alexandria, VA)

Kevin Paredes

Men’s soccer (South Riding, VA)

Charlie Swanson

Swimming (Richmond, VA)

Christian Tabash

Rowing (Alexandria, VA)

Griffin Yow

Men’s soccer (Clifton, VA)

Click here to watch her remarks on the floor of the U.S. House, and a full transcript of her comments is below.

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I rise today to recognize the Virginia athletes who will soon compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

This year, nearly 600 athletes will compete for Team U.S.A., including 15 talented individuals from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

As we look forward to Friday’s opening ceremony and prepare to cheer on our Olympians, we have to recognize the incredible achievement of having been bestowed the honor and privilege that they have in representing our country on the world stage.

Their success is a testament to their relentless pursuit of greatness — the years of rigorous training, the sacrifice, and the instrumental support of their families, their friends, their coaches, and their communities.

Today, I commend these Americans — these Virginians — for their exceptional, talents, for the challenges they have overcome, and for the countless hours they have dedicated to mastering their sport.

These athletes carry with them the pride and encouragement of every Virginian — and I wish them the best of luck as they make our Commonwealth and our country proud.

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