At the 2024 Paris Olympics, American cyclist Jennifer Valente successfully defended her gold medal in the women’s omnium event, finishing with 144 points. Valente's victory was a highlight in what became the most successful Olympics for the U.S. in cycling in four decades, with the team securing three gold medals and six overall. Kristen Faulkner contributed significantly to this success, winning two gold medals, including one in the road race. Valente expressed her excitement after a challenging week of racing, particularly proud of the team's performance on the final day.

In women's volleyball, however, the U.S. team could not replicate their success from Tokyo. They were swept by Italy in the gold medal match, losing in straight sets 25-18, 25-20, 25-17. Despite battling injuries and inconsistent play throughout the tournament, the U.S. team captain, Jordyn Poulter, acknowledged Italy's dominance, stating, "They are the best team in the world right now."

The Olympics concluded with a memorable closing ceremony in Paris, where Hollywood star Tom Cruise added a touch of glamour by rappelling from the roof of the Stade de France. Cruise then received the Olympic flag from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and gymnastics legend Simone Biles, symbolically passing the torch to Los Angeles, which will host the 2028 Summer Games.