Many U.S. Olympians prepare for return at Los Angeles 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:25 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
As the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics draw near, several American athletes are making a comeback. Notable names include Olympic medalists Allyson Felix and Suni Lee, both of whom are training for the upcoming games. Jade Carey has already returned to competition and performed well at the U.S. championships. The opportunity to compete at home is driving this trend, as athletes anticipate greater media and sponsorship opportunities. The shift since the last U.S. Olympics in Atlanta in 1996 has amplified the allure of the upcoming games, making them feel special, especially for those who have previously achieved Olympic success.
- •Allyson Felix is returning to compete in her 40s.
- •Suni Lee announced her training for a shot at her third Games.
- •Jade Carey performed well at the U.S. championships last weekend.
- •The home Olympics are appealing due to legacy building and potential sponsorship.
- •The media has changed since the 1996 Atlanta Games.
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — The pull of a home Olympics: Why US medalists are coming back for Los Angeles 2028
"For those who have competed — or nearly competed — under the Olympic rings, the fear of missing out the next time the Games beckon is real. Athletes who try to run it back following a lengthy sabbatical (and in some cases, a lengthy retirement) is hardly new. The list is filled with household names, from Mark Spitz to Michael Phelps.
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