More than 125 Academic All-Americans to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics
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Pictured above: Anna Cockrell (USC track & field), Katie Ledecky (Stanford swimming) and Trevor Bassitt (Ashland track & field) are the three most highly-decorated Academic All-Americans competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Ledecky, Bassitt and Cockrell among the most decorated Academic All-Americans to qualify for the Paris Olympics
The 2024 Olympic Games will feature more than 125 CSC Academic All-Americans who have qualified to compete for their national teams in Paris. The international competition takes place July 26 through August 11. The current count of Academic All-Americans competing is 131, and CSC will adjust that number as it becomes aware of more athletes competing for their home countries.
The list of Academic All-Americans is highlighted by 74 athletes competing for the United States including stars such as Trevor Bassitt, Anna Cockrell, Caeleb Dressel, Naomi Girma, Lee Kiefer, Taryn Kloth, Katie Ledecky, Kelsey Plum, Breanna Stewart, TeeTee Terry and more.
Click here to access the Academic All-American Olympic database.
Ledecky (Division I, 2017-18) and Bassitt (Division II, 2021-22) have each been honored with the highest award from CSC, the divisional Overall Academic All-American of the Year. Cockrell is a four-time Academic All-American and a two-time Division I Women's Track & Field AAA of the Year.
Canada has the second most AAAs on its national teams in Paris with 10.
Twenty-seven sports at the Games have at least one Academic All-American, with women’s track and field leading the way with 22 athletes. The U.S. will be represented in 24 sports by Academic All-Americans.
The Academic All-Americans competing in Paris represent 65 different CSC member colleges and universities led by Stanford with 19 AAAs and Arizona with 11. The most popular academic majors studied are psychology, business administration, and communications.
Nine AAAs from non-Division I schools are represented headlined by Bassitt (Division II Ashland University) and 2023-24 Division II Swimming & Diving Academic All-American of the Year Kyle Micallef of Florida Southern, who will compete for Malta.
By the numbers
- 131: Academic All-Americans competing in Paris (59 men, 72 women)
- 192: Number of AAA team awards won including 92 first team, 68 second team and 33 third team
- 74: United States Olympians
- 57: International Olympians
- 51: Olympians have earned two or more AAA honors
- 65: CSC member institutions represented
- 31: countries represented
- 26: Olympians named an Academic All-American in 2023-24
- 9: Non-Division I Academic All-Americans
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Academic All-America - 2024 Paris Olympics
Countries represented
| Country | Number of AAAs |
|---|---|
| United States | 74 |
| Canada | 10 |
| Australia | 7 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Ireland | 3 |
| Sweden | 3 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Egypt | 2 |
| Great Britain | 2 |
| Jamaica | 2 |
| Nigeria | 2 |
| Spain | 2 |
| Argentina | 1 |
| Azerbaijan | 1 |
| Bahamas | 1 |
| Belgium | 1 |
| Colombia | 1 |
| Estonia | 1 |
| France | 1 |
| Greece | 1 |
| Israel | 1 |
| Malta | 1 |
| Netherlands | 1 |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| Portugal | 1 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 |
| San Marino | 1 |
| Slovenia | 1 |
| Switzerland | 1 |
| Uganda | 1 |
| Venezuela | 1 |
Sports with at least one Academic All-American in Paris
| Olympic sport | Number of AAAs |
|---|---|
| Women's Track & Field | 22 |
| Men's Track & Field | 19 |
| Men's Swimming | 15 |
| Women's Swimming | 11 |
| Women's Golf | 8 |
| Men's Basketball | 7 |
| Women's Soccer | 6 |
| Women's Basketball | 5 |
| Women's Volleyball | 5 |
| Men's Fencing | 4 |
| Men's Wrestling | 4 |
| Women's Basketball 3x3 | 3 |
| Women's Diving | 3 |
| Women's Fencing | 3 |
| Men's Basketball 3x3 | 2 |
| Men's Diving | 2 |
| Men's Golf | 2 |
| Women's Field Hockey | 2 |
| Men's Artistic Gymnastics | 1 |
| Men's Beach Volleyball | 1 |
| Men's Tennis | 1 |
| Men's Water Polo | 1 |
| Women's Artistic Gymnastics | 1 |
| Women’s Beach Volleyball | 1 |
| Women's Road Cycling | 1 |
| Women's Triathlon | 1 |
| Women's Water Polo | 1 |
CSC member schools with Academic All-Americans in Paris
| CSC member school | Number of AAAs |
|---|---|
| Stanford University | 19 |
| University of Arizona | 11 |
| University of Florida | 6 |
| Harvard University | 5 |
| University of Michigan | 5 |
| Arizona State University | 4 |
| Pennsylvania State University | 4 |
| University of Texas | 4 |
| University of Virginia | 4 |
| Indiana University | 3 |
| University of Arkansas | 3 |
| University of California | 3 |
| University of Georgia | 3 |
| University of Notre Dame | 3 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Brigham Young University | 2 |
| Cornell University | 2 |
| Duke University | 2 |
| Florida Southern College | 2 |
| Florida State University | 2 |
| Gonzaga University | 2 |
| North Carolina State | 2 |
| Ohio State University | 2 |
| University of Cincinnati | 2 |
| University of Connecticut | 2 |
| University of Louisville | 2 |
| University of Oregon | 2 |
| University of Southern California | 2 |
| University of Tennessee | 2 |
| University of Wisconsin | 2 |
| Anderson University (SC) | 1 |
| University of Kentucky | 1 |
| Ashland University | 1 |
| Baylor University | 1 |
| Binghamton University | 1 |
| Boise State University | 1 |
| College of Charleston | 1 |
| Creighton University | 1 |
| Iowa State University | 1 |
| Kent State University | 1 |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | 1 |
| Michigan State University | 1 |
| Mississippi State University | 1 |
| New Mexico State University | 1 |
| Oklahoma State University | 1 |
| Oregon State University | 1 |
| Saint Mary's College (CA) | 1 |
| Southeastern University | 1 |
| UCLA | 1 |
| University of Central Arkansas | 1 |
| University of Chicago | 1 |
| University of Houston | 1 |
| University of Illinois | 1 |
| University of Indianapolis | 1 |
| Carleton College | 1 |
| Louisiana State University | 1 |
| University of Minnesota | 1 |
| University of Mississippi | 1 |
| University of Missouri | 1 |
| University of Nebraska | 1 |
| University of Washington | 1 |
| Vanderbilt University | 1 |
| Wayne State University (MI) | 1 |
| West Virginia University | 1 |
Academic All-American Olympians from non-Division I schools
| Non-Division I CSC member school | Division | AAAs |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Southern College | Division II | Kyle Micallef (Malta), Dylan Travis (U.S.) |
| Anderson University (SC) | Division II | Alex Mollenhauer (Azerbaijan) |
| Ashland University | Division II | Trevor Bassitt (U.S.) |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver | Division II | Nick Kay (Australia) |
| Southeastern University | NAIA | Uchenna Kanu (Nigeria) |
| University of Chicago | Division III | Jesse Ssengonzi (Uganda) |
| University of Indianapolis | Division II | Cedric Bussing (Germany) |
| Carleton College | Division III | Matthew Wilkinson (U.S.) |
| Wayne State University (MI) | Division II | Ziad Elsissy (Egypt) |
Most popular academic majors
| Olympian AAA Majors | Number of AAAs |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 14 |
| Business Administration | 10 |
| Communication | 9 |
| Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Agricultural, Nuclear or Space) | 9 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Economics | 6 |
| Sport Management | 6 |
| Biology | 4 |
| Political Science | 4 |
| Undecided | 4 |
About Academic All-America
Academic All-American is a title reserved for college student-athletes who perform at an elite level in their chosen sport and in the classroom. The all-time list of 42,000+ Academic All-Americans includes major sports stars and some of the world’s most accomplished individuals in medicine, business, science and the arts. Established in 1952 and selected by College Sports Communicators (CSC), Academic All-America is the longest running and premier award for athletic and academic success across championship college sports at all NCAA levels, the NAIA, two-year colleges and Canadian institutions. Click here to learn more about the program.
About College Sports Communicators
College Sports Communicators is the premier membership association for all strategic, creative and digital professionals working in intercollegiate athletics across all levels for colleges, universities and conferences across the United States and Canada. CSC provides year-round leadership, community, professional development/education, recognition and advocacy for its more than 4,400 members. Founded in 1957 as the College Sports Information Directors of America, the organization rebranded in 2022 to position itself as a more inclusive organization for communicators in all types of roles and to lead an industry change where strategic and creative professionals are more aligned. CSC’s signature work includes the annual CSC Unite convention each June and the administration of the prestigious Academic All-America® program and Hall of Fame. Since 1952, more than 42,000 of the world’s most elite student-athletes have been recognized with Academic All-America status in all sports.
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