Chiefs star talks 2024 Summer Olympics at Chiefs training camp

The Kansas City Chiefs players have made it no secret that in between practice sessions at training camp, many are either playing ‘College Football 25’ or tuning into the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Chiefs defensive lineman George Karlaftis caught up with reporters after Friday’s practice to talk about his support of his girlfriend at the Olympic trials recently and the country he is rooting for this summer.

“It was awesome,” Karlaftis said of his partner’s performance at trials in Oregon. “She (Kaia Harris) was at the Olympic trials. She finished ninth, so it was amazing to be able to support your partner like that. It was awesome, it’s a super cool sporting event.”

Karlaftis is known for his furious playing style. Last season, he eclipsed the ten-sack mark for the first time in his young career. Later in his comments to the media, the third-year defender made it clear that he is focused on preparing for the new season at training camp, but has taken pride in watching Greece in this summer’s Olympic games in Paris, France.

“I watched a little bit of the Olympics. I was watching Greece beat up on Australia this morning before we got ready for practice. You’ve got to have a little bit of fun still,” said Karlaftis. “But yeah, it’s been mostly blinders…but I’ll sneak some Greek Olympics here when I can.”

Karlaftis will look to take another step forward in his growth as an anchor on the defensive line and continue his impactful pass rush.