The 2025 Paris Olympics will include many incredible talents from the USA. Each of them will have their own unique set of talents. There are a few who have been identified before entering the Olympics. Continue reading to learn more about the top 10 USA athletes to watch in 2025.
Top 10 USA Athletes to Watch in 2025
1. Simone Biles
Simone is often called the greatest gymnast of all time. At 27, she is the oldest Olympian gymnast in decades. Biles had a tough time at the Tokyo Olympics. This was in 2021. She faced a challenge known as the “twisties”. This made it difficult for her to perform. Many thought her career might be over. However, she has come back strong. She dominated the US Championships. Now, she is ready to compete in Paris. She aims to prove that she is still the best gymnast in history.
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2. LeBron James
LeBron James is a basketball legend. At 39 years, he is likely participating in his last Olympics. LeBron missed the 2016 and 2021 Games. However, he is back to lead the US men’s basketball team. James has been part of many Olympic teams. These include the 2008 Redeem Team. He made his Olympic debut in 2004. Now, before leaving he aims to achieve a gold. His experience and talent will be beneficial to the team for the Olympics.
3. Katie Ledecky
Katie is a superstar winner. She has won seven Olympic gold medals. Moreover, she is known for her incredible freestyle races. Ledecky has 10 Olympic medals in total. She is the face of Team USA. At her fourth Olympics, she aims to shine. Fans remember her for her big wins in 2016. Also, she is known for the close races in 2021. Ledecky is training hard. She wants the world to know that she is still the best swimmer in the world.
4. Noah Lyles
Noah Lyles is the fastest athletes in the world. He is the current world champion in the 100-meter dash. At 27, Lyles will enter the Paris Olympics as an underdog. He aims for four gold medals in the 100 meters. Along with this, he is aiming for 200 meters, 4×100 relay, and 4×400 relay. Lyle wants to bounce back after his defeat at the Tokyo Games. Here, he finished third in his signature event, the 200 meters. He dreams of breaking Usain Bolt’s record from 2009.
5. Sha’Carri Richardson
Sha’Carri is ready for reclamation. She missed the Tokyo Olympics due to a positive test for THC. This is a substance found in marijuana. Now she is determined to prove she is the fastest woman in the world. Richardson has been running well leading up to Paris. She has set personal bests in 2023. The athletes will compete in the 100 meters. However, she did not qualify for the 200 meters. Her rivalry with Jamaican sprinters will be exciting to watch.
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6. Caeleb Dressel
Dressel is one of Team USA’s swimmers. He is competing in his third Olympics. Dressel has already won seven gold medals in his Olympic career. This time, he is focusing on fewer races. Some of them include the 100-meter butterfly, the 50-meter freestyle, and the 4×100-meter relay. He has won gold in every event so far. Dressel aims to add to his medal count. This time, he is set to mark history with yet another gold.
7. Sophia Smith
Sophia is a rising star in women’s soccer. She is heading to her first Olympics with the Women’s National Team. Smith plays for the Portland Thorns in the NWSL. The team is looking for reclamation after a disappointing World Cup last year. Smith will be key in helping the team. She is aiming to prove to be a great striker. Subsequently, she will be leading the team.
8. Sunisa Lee
Sunisa Lee is the defending all-around gymnastics gold medalist. She won gold in Tokyo after Biles withdrew from the competition. Lee is determined to prove that her victory was not accidental. She is one of the top gymnasts in the world. Now, she aims to win back-to-back gold medals in the all-around competition. Moreover, she has also focused on helping the US team win gold. This is in the hope of erasing their defeat in 2021 against the Russian team.
9. A’ja Wilson
Wilson is a top player in women’s basketball. She is participating in the Olympics to prove her talent. Wilson has won multiple WNBA MVP awards. Alongside, she has also led Las Vegas Aces to back-to-back championships. However, new talents like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are also emerging. With this, she will have to prove her worth in the game. She was commendable in the Tokyo games. Hopefully, this year too she will be valuable to Team USA.
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10. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone
Levrone is a star in track and field. She competes in the 400-meter hurdles. Alongside, she is the current world record holder of the event. This will be her third Olympic games. Levrone aims to win gold in both individual hurdles and relay. She faces tough competition. This comes especially from Femke Bol, the Dutch world champion. Their races are expected to be some of the most exciting matches.
