So far, Texas athletes have won more medals than most countries competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
As of Monday, athletes from Texas and those who trained or competed at the University of Texas had won a combined 30 medals, second only to Australia and ahead of countries such as Japan, Italy and South Korea, according to Kxan. Texas has won about a third of the U.S. medals.
According to WFAA, if Texas were a country, it would rank eighth in gold medals won, ahead of countries like Italy and Germany.
But the report also counts athletes who trained and competed at universities in Texas, some of whom represent other countries, including St. Lucia, Hungary and Germany.
For example, Hungarian swimmer Hubert Koss won the gold medal in the men’s 200-meter backstroke.
But Texas is also home to notable athletes like Spring native Simone Biles, who won gold medals in gymnastics in the women’s team all-around, women’s all-around and women’s vault. She has won 11 Olympic medals across all disciplines, tying her with Vera Caslavska of Czechoslovakia for the second-most decorated female Olympic gymnast.
With 30 medals to its name, Texas is one of the top places for athletes to train and thrive, and our rich sports culture, strong competitive programs and supportive community allow athletes from other states and countries to thrive too.
These tournaments demonstrated that Texas is an ideal location for athletes looking to compete at the highest levels, including the Olympics.
