The 2024 Summer Olympics are coming and the world is ready to be wowed. Paris will host thousands of athletes from around the world all competing for gold in their sport.

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Here are the countries to watch at the 2024 Olympics and the top events to watch.

Countries to Watch at the 2024 Summer Olympics

#1 United States

The United States has been the top medal winner in many Olympics. With strength across many sports including swimming, track and field, gymnastics and basketball, Team USA will be strong again. Keep an eye on swimming star Caeleb Dressel, gymnastics superstar Simone Biles and the always dominant basketball teams.

#2 China

China has become a force to be reckoned with in recent years, especially in table tennis, diving, gymnastics and weightlifting. Their discipline and training pays off in medals. Watch out for diver Chen Aisen and weightlifter Shi Zhiyong.

#3 Japan

As host of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Japan showed its growth in many sports. With home advantage now gone and competition fierce on foreign soil, Japan will look to build on its success in judo, gymnastics and swimming. Watch out for swimmer Rikako Ikee and gymnast Kohei Uchimura.

#4 Great Britain

Team GB has been on the up since the 2012 London Olympics. Strong in cycling, rowing and athletics, Great Britain will be looking to keep the medals flowing in Paris. Track cyclist Jason Kenny and heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson are the athletes to watch.

#5 Australia

Australia has a long Olympic history in swimming and rowing. Their strong sporting culture and investment in athlete development usually means they will be strong. Swimmer Ariarne Titmus and track and field athlete Nicola McDermott are the ones to watch.

#6 Russia

Despite the controversies and sanctions, Russian athletes will be competing at a high level in many sports including gymnastics, figure skating and wrestling. Their participation may be uncertain but their impact on the medal table is not.

Top Events at 2024 Summer Olympics

#1 Athletics

Athletics is always the main event at the Olympics. From the 100m to the marathon, the range of events is all about speed, endurance and variety. Sprinters like the USA’s Trayvon Bromell and Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will be chasing gold.

#2 Swimming

Swimming events are the most anticipated of the Olympics. With multiple strokes and distances, swimmers like Caeleb Dressel and Australia’s Ariarne Titmus will be the ones to beat.

#3 Gymnastics

Gymnastics is all about strength, grace and precision. Simone Biles will be back and new talent will emerge in both artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, so it’s a must-watch.

#4 Basketball

Olympic basketball brings together the best of the best with the USA always fielding strong teams. The men’s and women’s tournaments will feature intense competition from Spain, France and Australia.

#5 Soccer

Soccer or football is the world’s most popular sport and the Olympic tournament adds a twist with U-23 for men and full senior teams for women. Brazil, Germany and the USA (women’s team) are always the favourites.

#6 Tennis

Tennis at the Olympics is different to the Grand Slams. Players like Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal will be chasing the gold medal to add to their impressive careers.

#7 Cycling

Cycling, both track and road, is speed and endurance in action. Great Britain’s track cyclists and the Netherlands’ road riders are the ones to watch as they pedal to Olympic gold.

#8 Rowing

Rowing is all about teamwork and strength. Great Britain, New Zealand and the Netherlands have been strong in the past so these events are always a highlight of the Games.

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will be a special event for sport and humanity.

Countries will bring their best and compete in the biggest events. Whether you’re a sports nut or a casual viewer, you can’t help but be inspired by the triumph, perseverance and unity.