***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/

[ThaVirus]

I was talking to an old friend of mine the other day and she said she doesn’t know how to swim. She grew up in NYC so I suppose I can understand, but it’s crazy to me that mfs can live for 30+ years and never learn how to swim.

My dad can’t swim and neither can my ol’ lady lol ****ing weirdos

[kstater]

Women's beach volleyball is way less entertaining this year.

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[George Liquor]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I was talking to an old friend of mine the other day and she said she doesn’t know how to swim. She grew up in NYC so I suppose I can understand, but it’s crazy to me that mfs can live for 30+ years and never learn how to swim.

My dad can’t swim and neither can my ol’ lady lol ****ing weirdos

I couldn't swim until I was like 14 and Boy Scouts forced me to learn. My one and only near death experience was jumping into an 8 foot deep swimming pool and damn near drowning.

[ptlyon]

I can doggie paddle with the best of them

[alpha_omega]

Originally Posted by kstater

Women's beach volleyball is way less entertaining this year.

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Ya, what the heck?

[George Liquor]

Originally Posted by alpha_omega

Ya, what the heck?

They wearing burqas?

[Pepe Silvia]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I was talking to an old friend of mine the other day and she said she doesn’t know how to swim. She grew up in NYC so I suppose I can understand, but it’s crazy to me that mfs can live for 30+ years and never learn how to swim.

My dad can’t swim and neither can my ol’ lady lol ****ing weirdos

Me either. I have swam a shit load. Swimming pools, Lakes, Oceans. etc.

[Delano]

Originally Posted by ptlyon

Bull ****ing shit. When this all started it was "we just want to be married and what we do behind closed doors isn't your business".

To that I agree. I could give a shit. Just don't throw it in my face and call it "pride".

That, what you saw in the opening ceremonies, is going waaaaay beyond that. And it's out of control.

I suppose you'd be the type that is offended and pissed if you're exposed to someone touting religion and asking you to repent. Bet that pisses you off.

People like you are the problem.

It’s a dated phrase, but ‘OK boomer’.

You’re right, I think proselytizing is annoying. I’m sure you do too. Would you get annoyed by someone from a different religion than the one you happen to believe in? Or an absence of a religion telling you not to believe?

The drag queens don’t tell you to dress in drag and join them in some kind of mythical orgy. They’re doing performance art. Do clowns trigger your delicate sensibilities too?

[George Liquor]

Is that clown shaking his ass in an outfit from Adam & Eve?

[Delano]

Originally Posted by George Liquor

Is that clown shaking his ass in an outfit from Adam & Eve?

Sounds like you got a little turned on and that’s what’s really got you angry.

[George Liquor]

Originally Posted by Delano

Sounds like you got a little turned on and that’s what’s really got you angry.

You're the moonbat trying to act like this is normal lmao don't project your nonsense on to me.

[Delano]

Originally Posted by George Liquor

You're the moonbat trying to act like this is normal lmao don't project your nonsense on to me.

I believe you’re the one that brought it up. The performance was normal and funny to a majority of people who don’t have their anti-woke panties in a twist.

[kstater]

Have we discussed how streaming, and multi view on YTTv is perfect for the Olympics. Already in one day I've watched more than would in years past.

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[George Liquor]

Originally Posted by Delano

I believe you’re the one that brought it up. The performance was normal and funny to a majority of people who don’t have their anti-woke panties in a twist.

I'm sure Joe Sixpack sits down every day after work and turns on the telly in anticipation of the prime time drag queen dance off.

[KC_Connection]

SGA saves Canada, what a player