Athlete Spotlight: Mitchell Saron - Listen To The Olympics On iHeartRadio

If you are wondering how to listen to the Olympics, iHeartRadio has you covered. iHeartRadio is the exclusive audio home of NBC's coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympics, so it is the only place to listen to the Olympics stream. The free iHeart app is where to go to listen to exclusive play-by-play action of Team USA . To celebrate, we are spotlighting some of the country's athletes that are vying for gold.

Born on December 6, 2000, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Mitchell Saron is a professional sabre fencer who will represent Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 23-year-old Harvard University student is not only a Senior National Champion but also a Team Bronze Medalist at the 2023 World Championships and a three-time medalist at the Junior World Championships.

Saron's interest in fencing was sparked by the Star Wars movie Revenge of the Sith . He told USA Fencing , "I love being able to live my childhood dream of being a real-life Jedi." His passion for the sport led him to the Bergen Fencing Club and the New York Athletic Club, where he trained under coaches Oleg Stetsiv and Andrew Stetsiv .

In addition to his fencing career, Saron is a health and wellness advocate and influencer. He shares his daily meal plans, wellness routines, and training regimen on Instagram. He is also a talented musician, playing both the piano and guitar in his spare time.

Saron's academic achievements are equally impressive. He is a senior economics major at Harvard University and has a near-perfect score in the SAT and subject tests. His journey from a Star Wars fan to an Olympic fencer is a testament to his dedication and hard work.

From exclusive NBC play-by-play action of Team USA to live hourly updates from the Games to original Summer Games podcasts, you can listen to the Olympics stream only on iHeartRadio . Find out more about how to listen .