Coach Michael Krzyzewski inspires Katie Ledecky and the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team during an open training session as they prepare to head to Paris

The U.S. Olympic Swimming Team's open training session was graced by the presence of Coach Michael Krzyzewski, who delivered an inspiring speech, egging on the elite athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. The open training session welcomed around a thousand fans to watch the Olympians heading toward the sport's most glorious event.

Krzyzewski, also known as Coach K, led the United States Basketball team to Olympic glory during the 2008 Beijing Games, 2012 London Games, and the 2016 Rio Games. Moreover, he played a crucial role as an assistant coach of the teams that secured Olympic gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles Games and 1992 Barcelona Games.

During his speech, Coach K reflected on how he assembled the 2008 Olympics gold medal-winning team, also known as "The Redeem Team." In an interview with The News and Observer, Lindsey Mintenko, the director of the USA swimming team shared the inspiring experience of talking with Coach K.

“When I was talking with Coach K in the process, it gave me chills,” Mintenko said. “It got me choked up to hear him talk about the process and what being part of Team USA means. I was inspired, and I hope everyone else in the room was as well.”

The open training session was held on Saturday at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, North Carolina.

Athletes from the U.S. Olympic Swimming Team who will compete in more than three events at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Katie Ledecky of the United States competes in a preliminary heat of the Women's 1500m freestyle at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Getty Images)

Katie Ledecky is the headline team member of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team in Paris. She will be seen competing in four individual events, including the 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle. She is also expected to compete in the 4x200m freestyle relay. Ledecky will be hoping to earn her third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 800m event.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic 200m medley bronze medalist Kate Douglas will vie for Olympic glory in 100m freestyle, 200m breaststroke, 200m IM, and 4x100m freestyle relay events. She held off the challenges of Torri Huske and Gretchen Walsh to emerge victorious in 100m freestyle at the Olympic Trials.

Joining them will be Chris Guiliano, who will compete in five events, including 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 200m freestyle, 4x100m freestyle, and 4x200m freestyle relay. Guiliano defeated Caeleb Dressel and Jack Alexy in the 100m freestyle event after registering a spectacular time of 47.38 seconds.