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America posted a record-breaking 2026 Diamond League with 11 wins from nine athletes, and Cole Hocker enters the Brussels final as the leading U.S. hope to win a Diamond League title in the 1500, potentially ending a drought dating back to 2019; Nuguse, Strand, Hiltz, and Blanks also headline a strong U.S. contingent across multiple events as the final unfolds Sept. 4–5 in Brussels.
With the 2024 Summer Olympics approaching, here are 10 American athletes to watch out for. Griffin Colapinto in men's surfing, Yianni Diakomihalis in men's wrestling, Nic Fink in men's swimming, Jimmer Fredette in men's 3-on-3 basketball, Katie Grimes in women's swimming, Anna Hall in women's track and field, Shilese Jones in women's gymnastics, Victor Montalvo in men's breaking, Sha'Carri Richardson in women's track and field, and Sophia Smith in women's soccer. These athletes are not only vying for a spot on Team USA but also have the potential to win their first Olympic medal in Paris.