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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/

[WilliamTheIrish]

Women's marathon winner Sifan Hassanmedaled in thje 5k and 10k then ran and won the marathon.

"The end was so difficult, I was like 'oke, I'm number 3, I'm number 2'. And then I was like 'get out of the way!'. My legs gave up at the end, but I thought 'go go go go'."

"In Tokyo I won 2 golds and a silver, but this one feels different. It feels like 10 gold medals. This is impossible. Just running 42 km is superdifficult and I have had less than 48 hours to rest."

"While running the first 10-20 km, I thought, 'why, why did I do this'. I was so sorry for running the 5 and 10 km's. I felt like I would never be able to win. But now, I don't feel sorry at all!"

"Winning the marathon feels totally different. This is historic. Not only for me, but for The Netherlands as wel

[WilliamTheIrish]

USA Women VBall drop 1st game to Italy

[WilliamTheIrish]

Italy are a good squad.

Big hitters. (the Llama)

[WilliamTheIrish]

Italy sweeps 3-0.

Silver for USA women's VBall.

[Pasta Little Brioni]

Props to Curry carrying the US to gold

[mlyonsd]

Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Italy sweeps 3-0.

Silver for USA women's VBall.

That was an ass kicking. I don't watch much volleyball but it was classy the US team lined up in front of the net and applauded Italy.

[redfan]

Jennifer Valente wins gold for the USA!!
The current world champion in this event, Valente adds this gold to the one she won in the team pursuit race.
Jennifer Valente, double gold winner in Paris!!

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by mlyonsd

That was an ass kicking. I don't watch much volleyball but it was classy the US team lined up in front of the net and applauded Italy.

The front line for Italy is tall and they leap so damn high on kills and blocks.

Egonu 6'4"

Fahr 6'4"

Antrpova 6'8"

Lubian 6'4"

[redfan]

I've really enjoyed the volleyball this year, both beach and court.
Amazing how high they can jump off friggin' sand.

[mlyonsd]

US is one gold medal behind China. The US can tie them in the final event of the Olympics if the women win their basketball gold medal game starting in a few minutes.

[Garcia Bronco]

These women playing basketball for France and the United States should probably take two weeks off from the game and then give it up all together. They can't shoot. They can't make easy baskets. They can't run, and I would struggle to consider it professional anything.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

These women playing basketball for France and the United States should probably take two weeks off from the game and then give it up all together. They can't shoot. They can't make easy baskets. They can't run, and I would struggle to consider it professional anything.

I've said this about the Donx franchise for a decade.

[redfan]

Really "Lett'n'm play" in this Wonen's BB game.

[redfan]

Les Bleu channeling Chef Curry with that shot.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

These women playing basketball for France and the United States should probably take two weeks off from the game and then give it up all together. They can't shoot. They can't make easy baskets. They can't run, and I would struggle to consider it professional anything.

This is entirely a coaching issue. They aren't even attempting to run an offense. Everyone other than Kelsey Plum is playing hero ball and taking terrible shots with a ton of time left on the clock. They need to keep her in the game because she actuality plays point.