Olympics spotlight: New Jersey athletes competing at the Paris Olympic Games
News 12 is continuing to highlight athletes from New Jersey competing in the 2024 Olympics.
•
Jul 22, 2024, 11:37 AM
•
Updated 157 days ago
Share:
More Stories
Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65
4ds ago
Rangers trade Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks
6ds ago1:07
Jersey Proud: Paralympic gold medalist Noah Malone meets with student athletes in Newark
8ds ago
Yankees agree to acquire Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet, AP source says
8ds ago1:19
Juan Soto introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15-year deal
13ds ago0:50
Red Bull Arena becomes Sports Illustrated Stadium in 13-year naming rights deal with MLS team
14ds agoStolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65
4ds agoRangers trade Kaapo Kakko to the Kraken for Will Borgen and draft picks
6ds ago1:07
Jersey Proud: Paralympic gold medalist Noah Malone meets with student athletes in Newark
8ds agoYankees agree to acquire Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet, AP source says
8ds ago1:19
Juan Soto introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15-year deal
13ds ago0:50
Red Bull Arena becomes Sports Illustrated Stadium in 13-year naming rights deal with MLS team
14ds agoAthletes from all over the U.S. are in Paris and are about to compete for the gold at the Olympics, including 22 athletes from the Garden State.
News 12 is continuing to highlight athletes from New Jersey competing:
Molly Reckford
Molly Reckford and Michelle Sechser, of the United States, compete in the lightweight women's double scull at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Molly Reckford, of Short Hills, is a rowing athlete. She went to Dartmoth College where she earned a spot on their open weight rowing team as a walk-on. Her grandfather, Bill Spencer, was a two-time Olympian.
This is Reckford’s second time at the games after she competed in 2020 and placed second.
Curtis Thompson
Curtis Thompson competes in the men's javelin throw final during the U.S. Track and Field Olympic Team Trials Sunday, June 23, 2024, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Curtis Thompson, of Florence, is an Olympic track and field athlete. He competed in the world championship stage in 2022 and 2023.
This is Thompson’s second time at the Olympics after competing in javelin during the 2020 games.
Click here to see a full list of Olympians from New Jersey.
More from News 12
3:37
About 20,000 affected by Edison water main break
0:32
Former NJ lieutenant killed in line of duty in North Carolina
1:37
Friday's Mega Millions drawing offers estimated $1.15 billion jackpot
1:03
Make your own leather goods at YOUSSOUFIANI in Jersey City
1:13
Most Americans staying home for New Year’s celebrations due to high costs
0:17
