| Athlete | Sport | Nationality | Key Accomplishments & Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon Marchand | Swimming | France | A standout in Paris with four gold medals, he trains with Michael Phelps's former coach and is expected to be a dominant force in the pool for years to come. |
| Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone | Track & Field | USA | Already a two-time Olympic champion and world record holder in the 400m hurdles, she could dominate her current event or transition to the open 400m or 200m events in LA. |
| Summer McIntosh | Swimming | Canada | Still a teenager after the Paris Games, she already has multiple Olympic gold medals and continues to show immense improvement and potential for multi-Olympic dominance. |
| Caitlin Clark | Basketball | USA | One of the biggest names in U.S. basketball, her WNBA success makes her a likely key player for the U.S. women's national team in 2028. |
| Sha'Carri Richardson | Track & Field | USA | A gold medalist in the 4x100m relay in Paris, she will be in her prime in 2028 and a major contender for individual sprint golds. |
| Katie Ledecky | Swimming | USA | The most decorated female American Olympian of all time has declared her intention to compete in Los Angeles, where she would be 31. |
| Simone Biles | Gymnastics | USA | While not confirmed to compete in 2028, the "GOAT" of gymnastics has not ruled out the possibility of a return for a final Games in her home country. |
| Quincy Wilson | Track & Field | USA | Became the youngest U.S. male track athlete in history in Paris at just 16 and is a major prospect for future sprint medals. |
| Coco Yoshizawa | Skateboarding | Japan | The 14-year-old gold medalist from Paris will be looking to defend her title in LA, where skateboarding is a prominent sport. |