As athletes worldwide travel to Paris, France, to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, Howard Community College is proud to be cheering on former students representing Team USA!
Let’s meet some of the athletes.
Noah Hanssen // Wheelchair Fencing
PHOTO: Howard Community CollegeA graduate of the Rouse Scholars Program, Noah studied Humanities and Social Sciences at HCC.
He is attending the University of Maryland and serves as the vice president of the Fencing Club.
Tatyana McFadden // Para Track and Field
Tatyana is one of the most decorated athletes in Paralympic history, with 20 medals, and has competed in both the summer and winter Paralympic Games.
She co-produced and starred in the Netflix documentary “Rising Phoenix” released in 2020.
Daniel Romanchuk // Para Track and Field
Daniel studied Computer Aided Design during his time at HCC.
He earned his first Paralympic medal, a gold, and set a new world record in the 400-meter T54 during the 2020 Tokyo Games. He made his first Paralympic appearance in Rio in 2016.
Jessica Stevens // Gymnastics
Jessica qualified for the Paris Games after winning a bronze medal at the 2023 World Trampoline Championships, making her the first American to receive a medal at the event in nearly 50 years.
She earned a degree in criminal justice at HCC and transferred to the University of Maryland.
The DMV is strongly represented in the Paris 2024 delegation, with twenty-four athletes competing.
Learn more about Team USA’s athletes.
The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics will be held on July 26 at 1:30 Eastern, with the Games running through August 11. The 2024 Summer Paralympics will kick off with an Opening Ceremony scheduled for August 28, with competitions through September 8.
Visit the Olympics website for a full schedule of events for the Olympic and Paralympic
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