LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael Webber looks forward to cheering on Utica High School graduate Freddie Crittenden III, along with the rest of Team USA competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics that begin Friday in Paris.
“The Olympics offer a special opportunity for international unity and national pride as the best athletes from around the world compete,” said Webber, R-Rochester Hills. “The year’s Summer Olympics will be especially memorable for the Utica community as one of their greatest track and field stars competes in the Paris games.”
Born in St. Louis, Crittenden’s family later moved to Michigan, where he graduated from Utica High School in 2013 and still holds a school record in the 100-meter hurdles. He now lives and trains in Phoenix and officially qualified for his first Olympics experience in June. Round 1 of the men’s 100-meter hurdles takes place at 5:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 4.
In all, 17 Michigan natives will compete as members of the Team USA roster at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
“The people of Michigan are sure to have a lot to celebrate as the world watches the games unfold in Paris. I look forward to rooting on Freddie and the rest of Team USA as they battle to win gold for the red, white and blue,” Webber said.
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