Olympians' Playlist: What Fuels Athletes Competing in Paris

Top Olympians share their favorite pump-up tracks for the Paris games, ranging from The O'Jays to Drake. Athletes like Rai Benjamin, Rebecca McGowan, and Logan Edra reveal what gets them in the zone before a big event. These songs span various genres and are compiled in an exclusive Spotify playlist.

Which songs are energizing the Olympians competing in Paris this month? The Associated Press has insights. Some of the world's top athletes have shared their favorite warmup tracks, revealing what gets them pumped before a crucial game, meet, or match. The results span genres and eras, including The O'Jays, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Drake, and are available on our exclusive Spotify playlist.

Rai Benjamin of the USA listens to a mix of artists like Drake and G Herbo, along with film scores from movies like “Interstellar” to get hyped before races. Meanwhile, Rebecca McGowan from the UK prefers Panic! At The Disco's “High Hopes” and Red Hot Chili Peppers' “Can't Stop” to get into her competitive headspace.

Logan Edra, representing the USA in breakdancing, prefers old-school hip-hop, regularly playing Malcolm McLaren's “World's Famous.” This eclectic mix of songs illustrates how music plays a crucial role in athletes' preparation and performance on the global stage.