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Jul 18, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Tori Franklin (USA) celebrates with her bronze medal in the women   s triple jump during the World Athletics Championships Oregon 22 at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

3 Michigan State Athletes Representing in the 2024 Olympics

The Olympic Games are here, and Michigan State will have three olympians competing this year.

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Jul 18, 2022; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Tori Franklin (USA) celebrates with her bronze medal in the women   s triple jump during the World Athletics Championships Oregon 22 at Hayward Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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3 Michigan State Athletes Representing in the 2024 Olympics

The Olympic Games are here, and Michigan State will have three olympians competing this year.

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