# Athletic preparations for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/athletic-preparations-for-los-angeles-2028-olympics
> Updated: 2026-08-19T17:37:32.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Athletes across various disciplines are positioning themselves for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Individual competitors have begun expressing their ambitions following strong performances in regional competitions. Dominican sprinter Liranyi Alonso secured four gold medals at the XXV Central American and Caribbean Games, while Spanish swimmer Laura Cabanes has focused on improving consistency in the 200m butterfly to target an Olympic final.

Other athletes are utilizing international events to prepare for the next cycle. At the Mediterranean Games in Italy, Spanish representatives in boxing and javelin are competing to secure their positions. Additionally, the Mexican women’s flag football national team has officially secured a spot in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after winning a bronze medal at the 2026 IFAF World Championship.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Athletes prepare for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle

Athletes prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics as Spanish competitors compete in the Mediterranean Games in Italy and the Mexican women's flag football team secures Olympic qualification.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athletes-prepare-for-los-angeles-2028-olympic-cycle

### 2026-08-09: Athletes Alonso and Cabanes target Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Sprinter Liranyi Alonso and swimmer Laura Cabanes are both setting their sights on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics following successful performances in recent regional and international competitions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/athletes-alonso-and-cabanes-target-los-angeles-2028-olympics

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