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See the shout out Ohio swimmer Carson Foster just got from Kings Island as he prepares for 2024 Paris Olympics

Foster is set to swim for Team USA in the 200 individual medley and the 400 individual medley in the Summer Games in Paris.
Credit: Michael Conroy / AP
Carson Foster.

MASON, Ohio — As 22-year-old Ohio swimmer Carson Foster prepares to make his first appearance in the Summer Games at the 2024 Paris Olympics, he's getting some big love from his hometown as the Kings Island amusement park is giving him an extra big shout out.

Kings Island shared a photo on social media Thursday that shows a banner on the side of their iconic Eiffel Tower replica that features a picture of Foster with the following message: "From Mason to Paris! Good luck, Carson!"

You can see the tribute in the post below.

Foster is set to compete for Team USA in the 200 individual medley and the 400 individual medley.

EXPANDED COVERAGE: 2024 Paris Olympics

From Mason to Paris! 🏊 Good luck, Carson! #ParisOlympics #Olympics #TeamUSA

Posted by Kings Island on Thursday, July 11, 2024

The Opening Ceremony is set for Friday, July 26 -- and NBC is your home for all the action with full coverage throughout the games.

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