TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — With only a few days left of the 2024 Paris Olympics, we’re taking a look ahead at the next summer Olympics, being held in Los Angeles in 2028.
On today’s “What’s Hot in Paris,” WFLA’s J.B. Biunno and Olympic champion Brooke Bennett are joined by 4x Olympic Gold Medalist and swimmer Janet Evans, who is a member of the host committee for the 2028 Games in L.A.
Evans said that the 2028 athletes will be housed at UCLA, which was voted to have the best food on a college campus.
“It’s beautiful, it’s California,” Evans said.
During these Games, track and field will be one of the first events, swapping places with swimming events. Lacrosse, flag football cricket, and baseball will be among the few sports being added to the Games.
Water sports will be held in the Pacific Ocean, however, the surfing location is up in the air, according to Evans.
With L.A. hosting, Evans said the best part of the location will be utilizing the Pacific Ocean. While some have expressed concerns about traffic, Evans reassured that the committee is working out metro plans for the athletes, amid an already packed city.
The committee anticipates the Games having more than 38,000 seats for spectators.
Evans won five medals, competing in the 1988 and 1992 Olympic Games, breaking world records in 1987 in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle events. Between 1986 and 1995, the swimmer won 25 out of 27 major international races.
J.B. and Brooke also looked back at some memorable moments from the Paris Olympics and the exceptional number of athletes who attend and train at the University of Florida.
“What’s Hot in Paris” can be viewed in the video player above.
