The Paris Games will be the next big sporting event of the summer. This comes after the European Championships gripped the nation.
For two weeks, athletes will take part in a wide range of events across the French capital. Amongst 327 athletes taking part in 26 sports, there will be eight who are from Greater Manchester.
These athletes will be competing to contribute to Team GB’s medal tally tight through until the end of the games on Sunday August 11. We’ve rounded up all the athletes from Greater Manchester and the events they will compete in. for all the information about the upcoming olympics, visit the Team GB website.
1. Georgia Taylor-Brown- Manchester
Georgia Taylor - Brown will compete in the triathlon | Getty Images
2. James Guy- Bury
James Guy is one of the swimming contingent in Team GB | Getty Images
3. Anthony Harding- Ashton-under-Lyne
Anthony Harding (L) is an Olympic Diver | Getty Images
4. Charlotte Worthington - Manchester
Charlotte Worthington is a BMX cyclist | Getty Images