Updated: 8:50 PM EDT Jul 20, 2021 WLWT Digital Staff WLWT Digital Staff The pandemic-delayed 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo are almost upon us. Dozens of local athletes are vying for their shot at Olympic glory. Below is our working list of athletes from Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The athletes are listed alphabetically, by state. We ll be updating their bios periodically as well.NOTE: We ll be updating this list throughout the coming weeks. Have an athlete we missed? Shoot us a note at web@wlwt.com.OHIOZach Apple: SwimmingBirthplace: Trenton, OhioHometown: Trenton, Ohio Current residence: Washington, D.C.Zach Apple will compete in the 100-meter freestyle at the summer games.An Edgewood High School graduate, the 24-year-old will compete in his first Olympics.Apple finished second in the 100 free at 47.72 during the qualifiers, behind Caeleb Dressel.Adelaide Aquilla: Track and FieldBirthplace: Rocky River, OhioHometown: Rocky River, OhioCurrent residence:
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