[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 121 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4932]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING OHIO OLYMPIANS

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize not one, not two, 
but three incredible athletes from Ohio's 13th Congressional District 
who will represent our country at this year's Olympic Games in Paris: 
LeBron James, Marcus Christopher, and Steph Curry.
  LeBron is a three-time Olympic medalist and the greatest basketball 
player of all time. We know him fondly as just a kid from Akron.
  LeBron will be the first men's basketball player to ever carry the 
flag in the opening ceremony for Team USA, an incredible honor and a 
true testament to his passion for his sport, dedication to his 
community and hometown, and his leadership amongst his teammates and 
fellow Olympians.
  Making his Olympic debut, Steph Curry is a four-time NBA champion and 
two-time NBA MVP.
  Both LeBron and Steph were born in the same Akron hospital, giving us 
the inspiration for the ``Birthplace of Champions.'' I know they will 
represent us well during the men's basketball game.
  Marcus Christopher is a proud product of Canton, Ohio, and at just 21 
years old, he is one of the top BMX freestyle riders in the world. He 
recently earned a gold medal at the X Games in California and looks to 
repeat this dominance at the Olympics.
  These incredible athletes embody the highest levels of perseverance, 
dedication, and sportsmanship. LeBron, Marcus, and Steph each reflect 
our district's proud legacy as the Birthplace of Champions, and the 
entire community and our country is rooting for them and cheering them 
on, wishing them the best of luck. Go, Team USA.

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