Whether these Texans were born and raised here, live here now, went to high school here, played sports at a college here in Texas went to jail here.... kidding (some of them probably have tho) or currently play for a team in Texas, you made the cut!!!

Here is an extensive list of Texans competing in the Olympics!

Basketball - Rio de Janeiro Olympics 2016
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For instance, Deandre Jordan, star center for the Los Angeles Clippers who was born and raised in Houston, is playing for the 2016 DREAM Team!

 

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Then there's Lennie Waite, born in the UK, she now lives in Austin. She is running for Great Britain in the 3000m Steeplechase.

Team GB Kitting Out Ahead Of Rio 2016 Olympic Games
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Michael Tinsley currently lives in Round Rock and will be competing for the 400M Hurdle, Next Monday.

Christopher Lee
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Phyllis Francis is 24, lives in College Station and will be competing in the 400m and 4x400m relay!

2016 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials - Day 3
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Also, Townley Haas who will be a sophomore at UT next year just won the gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay!

2016 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials - Day 4
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Here's a list of more!!

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