TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State rising senior Chloe Farro will be representing her home country of Aruba at the 2024 Paris Olympics as the Savaneta, Aruba native qualified for the 50-meter freestyle swimming event.
 
Farro will be competing in the 50-meter prelims on Saturday, August 3, at the Paris La Defense Arena, starting at 11 a.m.
 
"I've been dreaming about making the Olympics ever since I was 12 years old, and now that dream has become my reality," Farro said. "Through the extreme highs and extreme lows, I persisted. I am forever thankful for all those who believed in me and never gave up on me. I wouldn't be here without you! I'll see you all in Paris."
 
Farro received an Olympic scholarship from IOC vice-president Nicole Hoevertsz back in 2022 in a formal ceremony meant to offer financial support to an athlete to prepare themselves better, at the highest levels and help them achieve the qualifying times for their specific events. The scholarship was granted to athletes "with the technical level to be able to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games".
 
"From the first time I met Chloe, I've known her dream was to represent Aruba at the Olympics," ISU head swimming & diving coach Josh Christensen said. "Over the last few years, it became clear that goal was possible. Her belief, determination, and consistent work ethic have made that dream a reality and we are so proud of her and excited that she has earned this amazing opportunity. We can't wait to cheer her on as she races in Paris!"
 
Farro has competed on the international level multiple times throughout her career at Indiana State including the recent 2023 Federation Internationale De Natation (FINA) World Championships back over July 19-30, 2023. She competed in both the 200-meter Freestyle and 50-meter Fly events over the event held in Fukuoka, Japan.
 
Other international competitions Farro has competed for Aruba during her time at Indiana State include the 2022 FINA Word Championships (Budapest, Hungary), the 2021 FINA Short Course World Championships (Abu Dhabi, UAE), and the 2021 Junior Pan American Games (Valle, Columbia).
 
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