BUFFALO, N.Y. — Monday marks 200 days until opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Olympics, so we wanted to check-up on some of our local Olympic hopefuls.
Matt Anderson
- Sport: Volleyball
- Hometown: West Seneca
- School: West Seneca West H.S., Penn State
- Olympic Record: Rio 2016 (Bronze)
- Status: U.S. National Team qualified for Tokyo 2020, Anderson is expected to make the roster.
Emily Regan
- Sport: Rowing
- Hometown: Buffalo
- School: Nichols School, Michigan State University
- Olympic Record: Rio 2016 (Gold)
- Status: U.S. National Team qualified for games, Regan is expected to make roster.
Jenn Suhr
- Sport: Pole Vault
- Hometown: Fredonia
- School: Fredonia H.S., Roberts Wesleyan College
- Olympic Record: Beijing 2008 (Silver), London 2012 (Gold), Rio 2016 (7th place)
- Status: Expected to compete at Olympic Trials meet this summer.
Anita Alvarez
- Sport: Synchronized Swimming
- Hometown: Amherst
- School: Kenmore West High School
- Olympic Record: Rio 2016
- Status: Will compete in qualifying meet this spring.
Brian Irr
- Sport: Karate (Male Elite Kumite +84kg)
- Hometown: Newfane
- School: Newfane Senior H.S., Canisius College
- Olympic Record: -- (Won gold at the Pan American games)
- Status: Will compete in qualifying meet this summer.
As the Olympics get closer, we'll keep you updated on Team USA and all the athletes from Western New York who will be competing in Tokyo.