The 2024 Paris Olympics are set to begin, showcasing elite athletes from around the world, including notable names like Simone Biles, Noah Lyles, and LeBron James from Team USA. Philadelphia's own Kahleah Copper and New Jersey's Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who has broken the 400-meter hurdles world record five times, are among the regional stars participating. Russian and Belarusian athletes will compete as Individual Neutral Athletes due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with 32 athletes from these countries invited. Universities like USC and Alabama are well-represented, with numerous athletes across various sports. The opening ceremony will be uniquely held along the Seine River, marking the first time it will not take place in a stadium.