Some of the athletes who compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics will become household names by the time competition wraps. Others just simply have memorable names.
There are many competitors to keep an eye on throughout the Paris Olympics, but here are some of the fun ones of athletes from around the world.
Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook
Americans Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook are members of the women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard team. The two won silver earlier in the Games — the first Olympic medal for both divers. They affectionately refer to themselves as "Team Cook'n Bacon.”
Lamar Behairy
Egyptian rhythmic gymnast Lamar Behairy will make her Olympic debut at 17 years old.
Otgonbold Baatarkhuyag
Otgonbold Baatarkhuyag is a Mongolian archer who is making his second Olympics appearance in Paris. His nickname is "Otgoo," but try to say his full name ten times fast.
Syla Swords
This Canadian basketball player has the pre-game intimidation factor on lock thanks to her last name. She is the youngest basketball player to ever play for Canada at the Olympics.
Jagerbomb
While Jagerbomb is not actually a person, his name is still worth mentioning. This horse is an important member of the British equestrian team at the Paris Olympics.
Happy Lo
Hong Kong Badminton star Happy Lo is sure to be delighted about making her Olympic debut at the Paris Games.
JT Thor
This South Sudan basketball player will likely channel his superhero powers to compete at the highest level on the Olympic stage.
Juana Camilion
Spanish 3x3 basketball player Juana Camilion will use her ability to go unnoticed to power the Spaniards throughout competition.
Delicious Orie
Fans can expect this rising boxing star from Great Britain to eat up his competition on the mat.
Alyssa Bull
This Australian canoeist can channel the stubbornness of her namesake to motivate her to victory on the water.
Prince Dahal
This Nepalese badminton player might not be royalty, but hopefully he can harness the respect of a prince when he competes on the court.
Nyjah Huston and Jagger Eaton
American skateboarders Nyjah Huston and Jagger Eaton have cool names and compete in a cool sport. Enough said.
Finn Butcher
New Zealand slalom canoeist Finn Butcher was clearly born to be on the water, and he will look to cut down his competition.
Agnes Kiss
Hungary canoeist Agnes Kiss will aim to kiss the competition goodbye as a member of the canoe sprint team at the Paris Olympics.
Harrie Smolders
Netherlands show jumping rider will look to smoke his equestrian competitors on the Olympic stage.
B-Boys and B-Girls
While the names of the athletes competing in breaking are not their birth names, there are still more than a few that are worth shouting out like the following: Lil Zoo, Syssy, Mighty Jimm, Spidergirl, Quake and Mighty Duck.
Cherif Younousse Samba
Perhaps this Qatari beach volleyball player will be able to police the court in his second Olympics.