Other Sports ***Official 2024 Paris Olympics Thread*** - Page 26

**alpha_omega** · 07-25-2024, 10:57 AM

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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.

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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.

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Chiefnj2 · 08-04-2024, 08:27 AM

Congrats to Austen Smith, bronze women’s skeet a moment ago.

**mlyonsd** · 08-04-2024, 09:01 AM

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Congrats to Austen Smith, bronze women’s skeet a moment ago.

British girl got robbed on the gold medal shoot out

siberian khatru · 08-04-2024, 09:03 AM

Men’s tennis final was fantastic. Some epic points and phenomenal shot-making.

Buddy Rich · 08-04-2024, 09:19 AM

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Men’s tennis final was fantastic. Some epic points and phenomenal shot-making.

That was a battle

Pablo · 08-04-2024, 09:37 AM

Dude this men's badminton gold medal is ****ing awesome.

Taiwan needs to keep the commies from another gold. 3 more pts

redfan · 08-04-2024, 09:40 AM

Scottie Scheffler roars back to win gold for the USA!

I know they only play every four years, but should Olympic golf be considered sort of a major? Does a gold medal carry some weight in the sport? All of the best players from around the world play in it so the competition is second to none.

Pablo · 08-04-2024, 09:43 AM

They did it! **** yeah

chiefzilla1501 · 08-04-2024, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by redfan

Scottie Scheffler roars back to win gold for the USA!

I know they only play every four years, but should Olympic golf be considered sort of a major? Does a gold medal carry some weight in the sport? All of the best players from around the world play in it so the competition is second to none.

Obviously have no frame of reference 😂
But it kind of feels to me that sports like golf and tennis… you know how good you are regardless of the Olympics so not medaling doesn’t define your legacy. I’m sure it’s a cool as hell thing to win and represent your country but it doesn’t sting as much when you can go and prove yourself in a grand slam next month

George Liquor · 08-04-2024, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Pablo

Dude this men's badminton gold medal is ****ing awesome.

Taiwan needs to keep the commies from another gold. 3 more pts

Badminton is super fun to play. I used to be really good at it in high school. Too bad we didn't have a Badminton team.

kstater · 08-04-2024, 10:09 AM

Holy crap what an upset for USA in women's road bike race

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redfan · 08-04-2024, 10:10 AM

Kristin Faulkner hits the gas around 3k to go, and no other rider can follow!!
What a ride!!

It's gold for the USA, and gold for Alaska!!

Dropped one gold in the 400m mixed relay and picked it up in the road race!!

Pablo · 08-04-2024, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by George Liquor

Badminton is super fun to play. I used to be really good at it in high school. Too bad we didn't have a Badminton team.

Yeah I had a lot of fun playing it as well when I was younger.

KC_Connection · 08-04-2024, 10:13 AM

Djokovic is on a short list with LeBron and a few others for greatest athlete of all time after that win.

WilliamTheIrish · 08-04-2024, 10:15 AM

Can’t imagine a greater finish line than cycling into the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Damn, that was great.

kstater · 08-04-2024, 10:17 AM

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Can’t imagine a greater finish line than cycling into the shadow of the Eiffel Tower. Damn, that was great.

Did you see the finish of the men's race yesterday?

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