Jimmy Panetta

07/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/25/2024 10:16

Rep. Panetta Applauds Local Athletes Competing in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

Monterey, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) applauded the six local athletes from California's 19th Congressional District representing Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. California's 19th Congressional District includes South San Jose, parts of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, and Northern San Luis Obispo County. The opening ceremony for the Olympic games is Friday, July 26th.

"Our country consistently sends athletes to the Olympics that embody the best of America in athleticism and patriotism," said Rep. Panetta. "In our local athletes on Team USA, we see those qualities and look forward to watching them represent what we stand for on the world stage. All of us in California's 19th Congressional District will be cheering them on during the Games and we look to celebrating their incredible achievements when they return home."

Olympians from California's 19th Congressional District include:

  • Nikki Hiltz, Santa Cruz - Track and Field
  • Dominique Parrish, Scotts Valley - Wrestling
  • Natalia Grossman, Santa Cruz - Sport Climbing
  • Matai Leuta, Monterey - Rugby
  • Naomi Girma, San Jose - Soccer
  • Kelsey Robinson, Santa Cruz - Volleyball

Rep. Panetta serves as the co-chair of the Physical Activity Caucus in Congress. Team USA includes 592 elite athletes, including 140 Californians, competing in 34 sports. The United States will host the next summer Olympic games in Los Angeles, California in 2028.

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