In preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics, TODAY’s Craig Melvin is sharing a series of conversations with athletes competing for the chance to represent Team USA in Paris. Join Craig, along with NBC News Correspondent Stephanie Gosk and TODAY Contributor Ally Love, and hear from medal contenders as they share their preparation, what success looks like in Paris and what they’re most looking forward to at the Olympic games.

As the race for the U.S. Women and Men’s Gymnastics squads heats up, Shilese Jones and Fred Richards are among the athletes working toward their Olympic dreams. On this episode of The Road to Paris, Shilese and Fred share their personal journeys, and hopes to make their Olympic debuts.