| Next week, the Olympic and Paralympic Games will officially kick off in Paris.
 Hundreds of athletes will compete on Team USA, including 23 from Maryland! Take a look at the Team USA map:
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						| Our local athletes will compete in various sports, including 
							Basketball: Kevin DurantBoxing: Jahmal HarveyFencing: Tatiana NazlymovGymnastics: Jessica StevensSwimming: Phoebe Bacon, Erin Gemmell, Chase Kalisz, Katie LedeckyTrack and Field: Masai Russell, Juliette Whittaker, Quincy WilsonTriathlon: Taylor KnibbVolleyball: Aaron RussellPara Swimming: Jessica Long, Lawrence Sapp, Zachary ShattuckPara Track and Field: Tatyana McFadden, Daniel RomanchukWheelchair Basketball: Trevon JeniferWheelchair Fencing: Noah HanssenWrestling: Aaron Brooks, Helen Maroulis, Kyle Snyder You can learn more about the athletes from Maryland here.
 I wish all of our Maryland and Team USA athletes the best of luck in the upcoming games, and I hope you join me in rooting for them to bring home the gold!
 
 My very best,
   (She, Her, Hers) |