The 2024 Paris Olympics have brought together some of the best athletes from around the world. Among them are some very young athletes who are already making a name for themselves. Here are the 10 youngest Olympians competing this year.
Zheng Haohao, China, 11
Zheng Haohao is the youngest athlete at the 2024 Olympics, competing in skateboarding. At just 11 years old, she has already won multiple national competitions in China. Her favorite trick is the kickflip, and she dreams of becoming the youngest Olympic gold medalist in skateboarding.
Vareeraya Sukasem, Thailand, 12
Vareeraya Sukasem, a 12-year-old skateboarder from Thailand, is known for her impressive tricks and dedication to the sport. She started skateboarding at the age of six and quickly became a local sensation. Her signature move is the 360 flip (aka tre flip), and she hopes to inspire more girls in Thailand to take up skateboarding.
Fay De Fazio Ebert, Canada, 14
Fay De Fazio Ebert is a 14-year-old skateboarder representing Canada. She has been skateboarding since she was a child and has competed in numerous international competitions, including the X Games. Fay is known for her technical skills and smooth style, particularly her ability to land difficult tricks like the hardflip.
Dhinidhi Desinghu, India, 14
Dhinidhi Desinghu is a 14-year-old swimmer from India who has broken several national records. She specializes in the freestyle and butterfly strokes and has won multiple gold medals at the South Asian Games. Dhinidhi trains six days a week and hopes to make her country proud by winning an Olympic medal.
Sky Brown, Great Britain, 15
Sky Brown, a 15-year-old skateboarder from Great Britain, is already a well-known figure in the skateboarding community. She became the youngest professional skateboarder at the age of 10 and has since competed in various international events, including the Dew Tour and X Games. Sky is famous for her high-flying tricks and fearless attitude.
Hezly Rivera, USA, 16
Hezly Rivera, a 16-year-old gymnast from the USA, has been training in gymnastics since she was a toddler. She excels in the floor exercise and vault events, having won multiple national championships. Hezly’s powerful routines and precise execution have earned her a spot on the Olympic team, where she helped her team win gold.
Quincy Wilson, USA, 16
Quincy Wilson is a 16-year-old track and field athlete from the USA. Specializing in the 100-meter sprint and 100-meter hurdles, Quincy has shown exceptional talent and determination. She has set new personal bests at several junior competitions and is seen as a rising star in American track and field.
Lola Tambling, Great Britain, 16
Lola Tambling is a 16-year-old skateboarder from Great Britain. Known for her daring tricks and smooth style, Lola has quickly risen through the ranks in the skateboarding world. She recently won the British Skateboarding Championships and is known for her mastery of the frontside flip.
Eimi Kuroda, Japan, 16
Eimi Kuroda is a 16-year-old climber from Japan. She has been climbing since she was a child and has competed in numerous international competitions, including the IFSC Youth World Championships. Eimi is known for her incredible strength and technique, particularly in bouldering events.
List of Youngest Athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
| Name | Country | Sport | Age |
| Zheng Haohao | China | Skateboarding | 11 |
| Vareeraya Sukasem | Thailand | Skateboarding | 12 |
| Fay De Fazio Ebert | Canada | Skateboarding | 14 |
| Dhinidhi Desinghu | India | Swimming | 14 |
| Sky Brown | Great Britain | Skateboarding | 15 |
| Hezly Rivera | USA | Gymnastics | 16 |
| Quincy Wilson | USA | Track and Field | 16 |
| Lola Tambling | Great Britain | Skateboarding | 16 |
| Eimi Kuroda | Japan | Climbing | 16 |
| Dominika Banevič | Lithuania | Breaking | 17 |
| Alex Shackell | USA | Swimming | 17 |
| Summer McIntosh | Canada | Swimming | 17 |
| Minna Stess | USA | Skateboarding | 17 |
| Eva Okaro | Great Britain | Swimming | 17 |
| Baptiste Addis | France | Recurve Archery | 17 |
| Phoebe Gill | Great Britain | Track and Field | 17 |
| Thomas Heilman | USA | Swimming | 17 |
| Rubén Tomás García | Spain | Gymnastics | 17 |
| Hannah Roberts | USA | BMX Freestyle | 17 |
| Alice D’Amato | Italy | Gymnastics | 17 |
| Anastasija Zolotic | USA | Taekwondo | 17 |
| Jacob Panetta | Canada | Wrestling | 17 |
| Melvin Van Pée | Belgium | Skateboarding | 17 |
| Katie Grimes | USA | Swimming | 18 |
Conclusion
These young athletes are proving that age is just a number when it comes to achieving greatness. Their dedication, talent, and hard work have brought them to the world stage, where they are ready to compete against the best in the world. One interesting observation is that many of the youngest Olympians are competing in Skateboarding. This event was introduced 3 years ago at the Tokyo Olympics, so it has been fascinating seeing it dominated by young athletes. Regardless of the sport they compete in, many of the athletes on this list will surely participate in future Olympics.