While there are hundreds of athletes from all over the world competing in The 2024 Paris Olympics, some of them are from towns closer than you think. Here are the 21 Georgians going for gold this year.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) student Antonio Chen (Yi-tung Chen) spends most of his day in graphic design classes. But what sets Chen apart is how he spends the rest of his day: in fencing practice. And in May, his dream came true as Chen became just the sixth male Taiwanese foil fencer – and the first in 36 years – to qualify for the Olympics.

Olympic gold medalist Harvey Glance, a Phenix City native and former Auburn University track star and coach, has died.

Felix, the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete in history, announced her decision on Instagram. The 36-year-old has won 11 Olympic medals over the course of her career.