***Official 2024 Paris Olympics Thread***

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2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony: Start time, TV channel, date, live stream, key athletes and events

The 2024 Olympic Games begin July 26 and will be televised on NBC through Aug. 11

It's the time once again. It's time for the best athletes in the world to come together and crown champions in their various sports. The 2024 Olympic Games are set to begin this week in Paris as the world descends upon France. While there will be some qualifying events taking place earlier in the week, things officially kick off on Friday with the Opening Ceremony.

The Opening Ceremony is scheduled for Friday and feature several firsts, including being the first ceremony to be held outside of a stadium, as well as a parade of athletes held on the Seine River with boats for each national delegation. The boats will travel along a 3.7-mile stretch, passing by many iconic Parisian landmarks along the way. The ceremony will conclude with remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron.

Expect another gold-filled summer for the Americans as Team USA will be represented in just about every event over the course of the Games. Some of the biggest stars are back, including gymnast Simone Biles, decorated swimmers Katie Ledecky and Caleb Dressel, as well as track athletes Noah Lyles and Sha'carri Richardson. Plus, the men's and women's basketball teams look to extend their dominant runs at the games with more gold.

There will be two flag bearers for the United States when the team takes the boat down the Seine River -- LeBron James and tennis star Coco Gauff. The 2023 US Open champion was stunned by the news when it was revealed to her on Wednesday.

"I never thought in a million years I would have the honour of carrying the American flag for Team USA in the opening ceremony," Gauff said in a statement.

"I could not be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we showcase our dedication and passion on the biggest stage there is."

Here's how to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony and highlights from the first week of competition.

How to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony
Time: Noon ET | Date: Friday, July 26
Location: The Seine River and Trocadero -- Paris
TV channel: NBC | Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com

Week 1 Highlights
All times Eastern. A full schedule of events can be found here.

Saturday, July 27
5x5 Basketball -- Men's Group Phase
Group A: Spain vs. Australia -- 5 a.m.
Group B: Germany vs. Japan -- 7 a.m.
Swimming Heats, 5 a.m.
Women's 100m Butterfly
Women's 400m Freestyle
Men's 100m Breaststroke
Men's 400m Freestyle
Women's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay
Volleyball: United States vs. Argentina (Prelim. Round, Pool C) -- 3 p.m.

Sunday, July 28
Gymnastics: Women's Qualification (Subdivision 1) -- 3:30 a.m.
5x5 Basketball: United States vs. Serbia (Men's Group Phase, Group C) -- 11:15 a.m.
Beach Volleyball: United States vs. Czech Republic (Women's Prelim. Phase) -- 4 p.m.
Football: United States vs. Germany (Women's Group B, #9) -- 3 p.m.

Monday, July 29
Beach Volleyball: United States vs. France (Men's Prelim. Phase, Pool F) -- 10 a.m.
Swimming Finals:
Women's 400m Individual Medley -- 2:30 p.m.
Men's 200m Freestyle -- 2:40 p.m.
5x5 Basketball: United States vs. Japan (Women's Group Phase, Group C) -- 3 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30
5x5 Basketball: Spain vs. Greece (Men's Group Phase, Group A) -- 5 a.m.
Swimming Heats -- 5 a.m.
Men's 200m Butterfly
Men's 100m Freestyle
Women's 1500m Freestyle
Women's 100m Freestyle
Men's 200m Breaststroke
Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay
3x3 Basketball: United States vs. Germany (Women's Pool Round) -- 11:30 a.m.
Swimming: Men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final -- 4:01 p.m.

Wednesday, July 31
Swimming Heats -- 5 a.m.
Women's 200m Backstroke
Men's 200m Backstroke
Women's 200m Butterfly
Beach Volleyball: United States vs. France (Women's Prelim. Phase, Pool C) -- 9 a.m.
Football: United States vs. Australia (Women's Group B, #15) -- 1 p.m.
Swimming Finals
Women's 100m Freestyle Final -- 2:30 p.m.
Men's 200m Butterfly Final -- 2:36 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 1
3x3 Basketball: United States vs. Australia (Women's Pool Round) -- 7 a.m.
Swimming Finals:
Women's 200m Butterfly Final -- 2:30 p.m.
200m Backstroke Final -- 2:37 p.m.
Women's 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final -- 3:49 p.m.
Beach Volleyball: United States vs. China (Women's Prelim. Phase, Pool B) -- 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 2
Swimming Heats -- 5 a.m.
Men's 100m Butterfly
Women's 200m Individual Medley
Women's 800m Freestyle
Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay
Track and Field:
Men's 1500m Round 1 -- 5:05 a.m.
Women's 100m Round 1 -- 5:50 a.m.
Women's 5000m Round 1 -- 12:10 p.m.
Women's 800m Round 1 -- 1:45 p.m
Volleyball: United States vs. Japan (Men's Prelim. Round, Group C), 3 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 3
Track and Field:
Men's 100m Preliminary Round -- 4:35 a.m.
Men's 100m Round 1 -- 5:45 a.m.
Women's 4x400m Relay Mixed Final -- 2:55 p.m.
Women's 100m Final -- 3:20 p.m.
Artistic Gymnastics: Men's Pommel Horse Final -- 11:16 a.m.
Swimming: Men's 100m Butterfly Final -- 2:30 p.m.

https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/n...es-and-events/

[KingPriest2]

Originally Posted by Mizzou_8541

US Clowning the world in medal count, and our best events haven’t even started yet.

We always do well from day 1

Our best areas are swimming and track

That’s our best events

Last Olympics

Swimming 30
Track 26
Wrestling 9

We already have 15 in swimming on pace for 29

Our only other best event coming up is track next week

[ThaVirus]

Well we do have the most athletes, if I’m not mistaken. And we take sports very seriously.

I saw that India only sent 29 Olympians. Out of 1.4 BILLION people.

We sent 600 out of like 330 million lol America doesn’t **** around

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Well we do have the most athletes, if I’m not mistaken. And we take sports very seriously.

I saw that India only sent 29 Olympians. Out of 1.4 BILLION people.

We sent 600 out of like 330 million lol America doesn’t **** around

They don't send anyone because they don't have enough that met the minimum requirements.

This is strictly a function of us having a professional track and swimming infrastructure that the athletes can make enough of a living to focus on being the best in the world.

I haven't paid attention. Is Russia banned from these Olympics? The last one they got caught cheating but still competed, much like China did this year, but I haven't seen any Russian athletes.

Or are they boycotting because of the war?

[Womble]

Your country ****ing sucks!

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

They don't send anyone because they don't have enough that met the minimum requirements.

This is strictly a function of us having a professional track and swimming infrastructure that the athletes can make enough of a living to focus on being the best in the world.

I haven't paid attention. Is Russia banned from these Olympics? The last one they got caught cheating but still competed, much like China did this year, but I haven't seen any Russian athletes.

Or are they boycotting because of the war?

Yep, Google says they were suspended for cheating for four years back in 2019 but shortened to a two year suspension.

Then the IOC banned them (and Belarus) from the 2024 Olympics due to their involvement in the war in Ukraine.

Those ****ers just can’t act right.

[Mizzou_8541]

Originally Posted by Womble

Your country ****ing sucks!

6 more medals than the next closest country certainly sucks.

[KC_Connection]

Canada advances to the knockout despite FIFA stripping them of 6 points. Beautiful.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

They don't send anyone because they don't have enough that met the minimum requirements.

This is strictly a function of us having a professional track and swimming infrastructure that the athletes can make enough of a living to focus on being the best in the world.

I haven't paid attention. Is Russia banned from these Olympics? The last one they got caught cheating but still competed, much like China did this year, but I haven't seen any Russian athletes.

Or are they boycotting because of the war?

There are a bunch of Russian tennis players playing, but just not playing under the Russian flag.

[displacedinMN]

Why did they make the pool only 7 ft deep?

Swimmers in the know, please explain.

The US training one and trial one is at least 11 if not 12.

[poolboy]

Originally Posted by MahomesMagic

Kim Yeji, the woman who just set a new world record for the Women's 25m Pistol pic.twitter.com/dPS3JGdgfR

— Women Posting W's (@womenpostingws) July 30, 2024

such a great Olympic sport

[ptlyon]

Originally Posted by displacedinMN

Why did they make the pool only 7 ft deep?

Swimmers in the know, please explain.

The US training one and trial one is at least 11 if not 12.

The rest of the countries in the Olympics are short

[Buehler445]

So I gotta say, I love listening to Rowdy Gaines. Dude is absolutely prepared, knows the races, knows the racers, and loves the sport.

He's not the most polished analyst, but he's damn good. Overall most of the NBC talent is pretty good.

[ThaVirus]

I caught the tail end of the Brazil vs Japan women’s beach volleyball match. I was SORELY disappointed in the talent of the Brazilian squad.

Then they won and the camera panned to a group of Brazilians celebrating in the stands, including two of the hottest women I’ve ever seen lol

Never change, Brazil.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I caught the tail end of the Brazil vs Japan women’s beach volleyball match. I was SORELY disappointed in the talent of the Brazilian squad.

Then they won and the camera panned to a group of Brazilians celebrating in the stands, including two of the hottest women I’ve ever seen lol

Never change, Brazil.

Right?

Their Beach Volleyball team is talented.

[Shiver Me Timbers]

Sounds like the Seine was less than ok for the triathlon.

"Jolien Vermeylen, representing Belgium at this year’s Games, said she felt debris in the water during her 1500-meter swim through the iconic French river at the beginning of the Women’s Triathlon on Wednesday............"

“While swimming under the bridge, I felt and saw things that we shouldn’t think about too much,” she told Flemish TV channel VTM, according to Metro."


https://nypost.com/2024/08/01/sports...er-after-race/