The 2024 Olympic Games are coming to Paris France this summer. When the games begin in 32 sports, the UCLA Bruins are going to be well represented. The latest news for the Bruins is three members of the Men’s Water Polo team have made Team USA.
Head coach Dejan Udovicic announced the athletes that will be going to Paris. Max Irving, a former Bruin, Chase Dodd, a current Bruin, and soon-to-be Bruin Ryder Dodd are all part of the team.
Of course, Chase and Ryder are brothers, so it will make it extra special for them. Younger brother Ryder had this to say to the Los Angeles Daily News about the special sibling moment:
“It’s a dream come true to be an Olympian. Growing up with my brother, always watching the Olympic Games and thinking one day hopefully we’re there, maybe even together. The bond that we have is incredible. It’s why I’m going to college with him next year at UCLA.”
The brothers are the first to make a US Men’s Olympic team since 1988. That was Peter and Jeff Campbell.