Tokyo Olympics: See Which Colorado Athletes Made The Cut

Littleton CO

19 July, 2021

1:40 PM

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ACROSS COLORADO — Eighteen Coloradans are on the ground in Tokyo, preparing for the start of the Olympics. The games, which kick off with Friday's opening ceremony, run through Aug. 8 in Japan's capital city. The athletes will compete in a variety of events, ranging from archery to cycling, rowing and climbing. The Coloradans are among the 621 members of the country's Olympic team at the Tokyo games. The list of Colorado athletes at the Tokyo Olympics includes: Don't miss the latest news updates in Denver, Boulder, Arvada, Lakewood and Littleton. Sign up for free Patch news alerts and newsletters for what you need to know daily. Samantha Achterberg (modern pentathlon) from Colorado SpringsChristopher Blevins (cycling) from DurangoKendall Chase (rowing) from EvergreenColin Duffy (climbing) from BroomfieldAmro ElGeziry (modern pentathlon) from Colorado SpringsAmber English (shooting) from Colorado SpringsAdeline Gray (wrestling) from LakewoodG'Angelo Hancock (wrestling) from FountainLucas Kozeniesky (shooting) from Colorado SpringsKevin Mather (archery) from LakewoodEric Newby (wheelchair rugby) from BaileyMorgan Pearson (triathlon) from BoulderJordyn Poulter (volleyball) from AuroraBrooke Raboutou (climbing) from BoulderSamantha Schultz (modern pentathlon) from Colorado SpringsWill Shaner (shooting) from Colorado SpringsJessica Thoennes (rowing) from Highlands RanchHaleigh Washington (volleyball) from Colorado Springs >> A full schedule for the Tokyo games can be found here. Patch editor Christopher Boan contributed to this report.