10 of the youngest and 10 of the oldest athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

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The athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics have a wide range of ages. Most of the youngest athletes are skateboarders, but there's also a 50-year-old skating for the UK. Many of the older Olympians at the Paris Games are competing in equestrian events. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement The 2024 Summer Olympics are underway in Paris. After years of preparation, the global event is set to cost the city over $8.2 billion. But the City of Lights wasn't the only one rearing for the Games to start. Over 10,000 athletes have spent the last three years training, competing, and qualifying for this year's events, and they represent a diverse pool of competitors from around the world. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .