Paris 2024: 19YO Tokyo Silver Medalist Aims for Second Olympics, Confident in Training and Having “Great Support System at Home”

As the Paris 2024 Olympics draw near, the excitement has reached a fever pitch in sports. In the swimming world, fans can hardly wait to see their favorite icons battle it out on the pinnacle stage. Swimming has been a part of the modern Olympic Games since its inception. The swimming events at the Paris 2024 Olympics are scheduled from July 27th to August 4th.

The events include various freestyle distances, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly,  individual medley, and relay races in both women’s and men’s categories, setting the stage for a showdown. As the countdown begins, a 19-year-old silver medalist from the Tokyo Olympics gears up for another feat in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Despite earning an Olympic medal, swimming prodigy shares her doubts

According to WRAL News, Claire Curzan, a 19-year-old swimmer from Cary, North Carolina, is getting ready for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. At the age of just 17, Curzan won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics in the 4×100 meter medley relay. But despite her success at a very young age, Claire, surprisingly, admitted to struggling with confidence and the challenge of believing in her training abilities. To overcome this, Curzan is actively worked on building confidence with the help of a sports psychologist. This professional is one of the many people assisting her in preparing for the upcoming intense months of training and competition.

Claire acknowledged the importance of her team and shared, “I have such a great support system back at home,” not only from her high school but also from her family and club team. Now focused on Paris 2024, Claire also revealed her readiness to leave a mark on the Olympic stage once again.

Claire Curzan’s plans for 2024 and the Olympics

After the Tokyo Olympics, life was a bit overwhelming for Claire Curzan. Looking at pictures from the Olympics in Hawaii and Japan, she’s amazed to this day. But she also revealed her focus and preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympic Trials, stating that the uncertainty of the date helps her focus on the present moment. She shared, “It’s all kind of about building your confidence and setting a base.” But she’s not just focused on Olympic training; Curzan will also participate in other competitions globally.

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She is getting ready for the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar, in February, with likely domestic meets in the US. Juggling Olympic training, international travel, different time zones, strict sleep schedules, and college classes pose a challenge, yet Claire Curzan emphasized,

“It’s fun. Because you’re working towards another Olympics.” As the Paris 2024 showdown is just months away, fans of the young swimming prodigy hope she returns to the global stage, making America proud once more.

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