Athlete Spotlight: Markus Edegran - 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.

Markus Edegran , a Swedish-American sailor, is set to make his Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the men's formula kite category. Born and raised in West Palm Beach, Florida, Edegran began his sailing journey at the tender age of eight and started racing just two years later. His passion for the sport led him to St. Mary's College of Maryland, where he honed his skills in traditional sailboats across the 420, FJ, and ILCA classes.

Edegran's love for speed and high-performance sailing led him to explore various sailing classes, including 49ers, GC32s, Waszps, and M32s. In 2017, he was selected as a bowman for the Red Bull Youth America's Cup Team on the AC45. However, it was in 2018 that Edegran discovered his passion for kitefoil racing . He officially committed to the discipline in 2019, setting his sights on qualifying for the Paris 2024 Games.

In his first year in the new sailing class, Edegran quickly rose to the top, finishing 6th at the 2020 Hydrofoil Pro Tour. He also won domestic titles at the US Open Sailing Series and Kitefoil League. Internationally, Markus placed 15th at the 2021 Formula Kite World Championships in Torregrande, Sardinia, Italy, securing his spot on the US Sailing Team.

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 .