Vermont athletes prepare for Paris Summer Olympics

PARIS (WCAX) – Athletes are in France and the torches are ready as the Paris Summer Olympics start on Friday.

Opening ceremonies will take place today at 1:30 p.m. EST and there are a few Vermonters to keep an eye on.

Montgomery Center native Elle St. Pierre is at the Olympics for her second time competing in track and field.

Burlington native Ilona Maher will also be in the city of lights competing on the women’s rugby team.