CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today announced its official roster for the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team, and former Harvard Men's Swimming and Diving athlete David Abrahams '24 is one of 225 athletes who will represent Team USA this summer in Paris.
 
A native of Havertown, Pennsylvania, Abrahams completed his final year with the Crimson in 2023-24, helping Harvard win an Ivy League title in all four of his seasons on campus (2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24). In 2021, Abrahams won a silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke – SB13 for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics. He also competed on the international stage in the 200-meter individual medley – S13 and the 100-meter butterfly – S13.

The American collegiate athletics system plays an important role in Team USA's success on the Paralympic stage. This summer in Paris, more than 50 percent of U.S. Paralympians will have competed collegiately as part of their journey to Team USA. In total, 90 schools will have one or more U.S. Paralympians competing in Paris.

Five teams have at least 60 percent collegiate participation on their U.S. Paralympic rosters: rowing (100 percent), swimming (61 percent), track & field (71 percent), men's wheelchair basketball (92 percent) and women's wheelchair basketball (92 percent). College athlete representation on the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team spans all three NCAA Divisions (I, II and III), as well as junior colleges, NAIA schools and collegiate club/recreational programs. 
 
"We are filled with pride to unveil the Team USA athletes of the who will represent the United States at the Paralympic Games in Paris this summer," said USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland. "Their journey to the pinnacle of their careers is a testament to their unwavering dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence – attributes shared by our community of National Governing Bodies, coaches, families and USOPC staff who strive to help them achieve. We've seen what Paris has to offer the athletes of the world as they compete, and the fans of sport who celebrate the very best in elite competition. Now we eagerly anticipate the extraordinary moments and awe-inspiring Paralympic competition that lies ahead, and we can't wait for Team USA to show the world what they can do."

The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games kick off Wednesday, Aug. 28, and run through Sunday, Sept. 8. During this time, the city of Paris will welcome more than 4,400 Paralympians from around the world to compete in 22 different sports. In total, there will be 549 medal events with Paralympic competition spanning 17 different venues. Tune-in to Peacock to watch the Opening Ceremony on Aug. 28.
 
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All collegiate data of the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team was collected by the USOPC collegiate partnerships department. Team USA's collegiate footprint is defined by athletes who have or will represent their college in competition. This includes athletes who have finished their collegiate careers, those currently competing and incomers who have signed National Letters of Intent. Athletes who competed in NCAA intercollegiate athletics, non-NCAA varsity programs, junior college programs and club sports are included in the USOPC's collegiate data collection. More information about the collegiate composition of the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Team can be found at USOPC.org/2024college.