{"id":16394,"date":"2024-07-06T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-06T16:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=16394"},"modified":"2024-07-05T11:50:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T17:50:45","slug":"valley-native-is-heading-to-the-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=16394","title":{"rendered":"Valley Native is Heading to the Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/448598969_889419026562816_5711723641153722633_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/448598969_889419026562816_5711723641153722633_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/448598969_889419026562816_5711723641153722633_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/448598969_889419026562816_5711723641153722633_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/448598969_889419026562816_5711723641153722633_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/448598969_889419026562816_5711723641153722633_n.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>By Mike Villarreal<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to Shaine Casas, a Rio Grande Valley native who has earned a spot on Team USA&#8217;s roster for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Casas displayed his exceptional talent by clinching second place in the Men&#8217;s 200M Individual Medley on Friday, June 21, clocking in at an impressive time of 1:55.83. His unwavering dedication and outstanding talent have made him a role model for aspiring athletes. Securing a spot in the finals of the 200-individual medley at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, which were held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, is a remarkable milestone for the McAllen native.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> His debut in the Olympics in Paris in the 200 Individual Medley marks a historic moment for Casas, a graduate of McAllen High School who has amassed an impressive 11-time world championship medalist and a three-time NCAA DI champion. The eagerly anticipated games are scheduled to commence on Friday, July 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>The 2024 Summer Olympics, also known as Paris 2024, are not just another international multi-sport event. They are a groundbreaking celebration of sports and innovation. From July 26 to August 11, 2024, France will host an Olympics like no other. One of the most exciting additions to this year&#8217;s lineup is the inclusion of break dancing as a new Olympic event, a move that is sure to captivate audiences worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the innovation doesn&#8217;t stop there. For the first time in the history of the Olympic Summer Games, the Opening Ceremony will not be hosted in a traditional stadium. Paris 2024 is taking a bold step by bringing the festivities into the heart of the city along the Seine, its iconic river, showcasing an innovative approach by integrating sports with urban landscapes.<br>Photo by City of McAllen Tx Government Facebook Page<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Mike Villarreal Congratulations to Shaine Casas, a Rio Grande Valley native who has earned a spot on Team USA&#8217;s roster for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. Casas displayed his exceptional talent by clinching second place in the Men&#8217;s 200M Individual Medley on Friday, June 21, clocking in at an impressive time of 1:55.83. 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