Ohio will send 14 athletes to compete in the 2024 Tokyo Olympics across multiple disciplines including archery, boxing, cycling, rugby, soccer, swimming, track and field, and volleyball. Here are the top 5 Ohio-born athletes to watch:

Clayton Murphy - Track & Field

• Bronze medalist in 800m at 2016 Rio Olympics
• Posted third-best time globally this year (1:43.17) at U.S. Olympic Trials
• Strong finishing ability from 1500m background gives medal potential

Rose Lavelle - Women's Soccer

• Key midfielder with 14 goals and 9 assists in 56 national team appearances
• Integral part of U.S. Women's team seeking redemption after 2016 disappointment
• Team has won gold in 4 of 6 Olympic appearances

Hunter Armstrong - Swimming

• Ohio State sophomore qualified with second-fastest 100m backstroke time
• Posted fifth-fastest American time ever (52.48)
• Known for powerful closing speed in final 50m

Carlin Isles - Men's Rugby

• National record holder with 202 tries
• Recognized as one of the fastest rugby players globally
• Critical scoring threat for U.S. medal hopes

Maxwell Holt - Men's Volleyball

• 6'9" middle blocker with extensive international experience
• Won bronze at 2016 Rio Olympics
• Five-time "Best Middle Blocker" award winner in international competition
• Career includes 4 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze medals

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