From Dreams to Reality: 65 On Athletes are heading to Paris
On athletes from 25 countries will feature across 15 disciplines during the Olympics in the French capital.
ZURICH, Switzerland - July 22, 2024 - For 65 On Athletes, the dream of competing at the Olympics is becoming a reality as they head to Paris to represent their countries at the world’s largest sporting event.
The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will see the largest representation of On athletes in the Swiss sportswear brand’s young history. Ahead of this momentous occasion for On, Flavio Calligaris, Director of Athlete Strategy and Partnership, reflects on the journey to this point:
“When the 2021 Olympics concluded, a new era began. We dreamed of our athletes winning medals in Paris, and our mission became clear. We've since assembled an extraordinary roster of champions, securing grand slam titles, major marathon victories, Diamond League triumphs, a Kona title, and countless medals, personal bests, and national records.
But our journey goes beyond building a team; we've forged unique, supportive relationships with each athlete, providing everything they need to excel on the world's grandest stage. Now, our dream is becoming reality. We’re sending 65 athletes from 25 countries to compete in 18 disciplines in Paris, united in the pursuit of their dreams.
This journey is a testament to our relentless innovation, unwavering commitment to excellence, and the magic that happens when we dream together."
20 of the athletes train at On’s professional track teams, On Athletics Club, On Athletics Club Europe, and On Athletics Club Oceania. Five athletes are members of the Tuscany Camp supported by On, and the remaining 40 are individual athletes. With Martin Schulz, On will also have a presence at the Paralympics, taking the total On athletes in Paris this summer to 66.
Tennis
The current world no.1 tennis player, Iga Świątek, is On’s only tennis player headed to Paris. She’ll represent Poland in the women’s singles, which will kick off on July 27th, with the draws set to take place on July 25th.
Marathon
After her success in Boston earlier this year, Hellen Obiri is spearheading the eight On athletes competing in the marathon competition in Paris. Representing Kenya, these are her fourth Olympic Games, making her the most experienced On athlete heading to Paris. Alongside Obiri, Helen Bekele Tola (SUI) will be lining up for the women’s marathon on August 11. Tadesse Abraham (SUI), Nicolas Navarro (FRA), Yerei Mezngi Kbrom (NOR), Samuel Fitwi (GER), and Ibrahim Hassan (DJI) will be competing in the men’s race a day prior on the 10th of August.
Triathlon
10 On athletes are headed to Paris to compete in the triathlon competitions. Two-time Olympic Champion Kristian Blummenfelt will be racing for his third consecutive medal, representing Norway, while Pierre Le Corre will be racing in front of a home crowd. Max Struder (SUI), Alberto Gonzales Garcia (ESP), and Rostyslav Petsov (AZE) join them in the men's race. On the women’s side, Julie Derron (SUI), Kate Waugh (GBR), Verena Steinhauser (ITA), Petra Kurikova (CZE), and Lisa Tertsch (GER) will be competing for a coveted medal. All will compete in the individual races on the 30th of July (Men) and 31st of July (Women), and some will return for the mixed relay on August 5th, with teams still to be announced.
Track & Field
From August 2nd to 10th, 46 On athletes will compete across seven track events at the Stade de Paris. From the 800m to the 10,000m, On athletes will compete for spots in the finals during the heats, hoping to watch their national flag rise as they stand on the podium with a medal around their neck.
4 x 100m Relay
- Alexandra Burghardt (GER)
4 x 400m Relay
- Giulia Senn (SUI)
800m
- Claudia Hollingsworth (AUS)
- Corentin Le Clezio (FRA)
- Juliette Whittaker (USA)
- Mohamed Attaoui (ESP)
- Peyton Craig (AUS)
- Rachel Pellaud (SUI)
- Valentina Rosamilia (SUI)
1500m
- Agathe Guillemot (FRA)
- George Mills (GBR)
- Joselyn Brea Abreu (VEN)
- Kieran Lumb (CAN)
- Luke McCann (IRE)
- Maia Ramsden (NZ)
- Mario Garcia Romo (ESP)
- Oliver Hoare (AUS)
- Revée Walcott-Nolan (GBR)
- Robert Farken (GER)
- Sinta Vissa (ITA)
- Yared Nuguse (USA)
3000m SC
- Aimee Pratt (GBR)
- Alicja Konieczek (POL)
- Ben Buckingham (AUS)
- Courtney Wayment (USA)
- Frederik Ruppert (GER)
- George Beamish (GBR)
- Gesa Krause (GER)
- Lomi Muleta (ETH)
- Mohamed Amin Jhinaoui (TUN)
- Olivia Gürth (GER)
5000m
- Ben Flanagan (CAN)
- Celestin Ndikumana (BDI)
- Dominic Lobalu (ART)
- Egide Ntakarutimana (BDI)
- Francine Niyomukunzi (BDI)
- George Mills (GBR)
- Jonas Raess (SUI)
- Joselyn Brea Abreu (VEN)
- Marta Garcia Alonso (ESP)
- Morgan McDonald (AUS)
- Oscar Chelimo (UGA)
- Sarah Madeleine (FRA)
10,000m
- Jamal Abdelmaji Eisa Mohammed (ART)
- Merhawi Mebrahtu (ERI)
- Tsgigie Gebreselama (ETH)
About On
On was born in the Swiss Alps in 2010 with the mission to ignite the human spirit through movement – a mission that still guides the brand today. Fourteen years after market launch, On delivers industry-disrupting innovation in premium footwear, apparel and accessories for high-performance running, outdoor, training, all-day activities and tennis. On’s award-winning CloudTec® innovation, purposeful design and groundbreaking strides within the circular economy have attracted a fast-growing global fan base – inspiring humans to explore, discover and Dream On.
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