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**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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**Shiver Me Timbers** · Today, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by redfan

That was an incredible swim. Smashed a 12yo WR!!

Upon further review- I am thinking Finke is not Human. There has to be some sort of aquatic cross breeding. I am thinking Dolphin.

ping2000 · Today, 11:03 AM

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That was an incredible swim. Smashed a 12yo WR!!

Coach was bawling. What a great race! That's why you train with Katy. Way to go!!!!!

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ping2000 · Today, 11:04 AM

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What a beast. That's gotta be a bitch of a race. Almost a ****ing mile of swimming would kill me.

I did the mile swim in Boy Scouts. Let's just say I would not have made the podium! But I finished!

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**DaFace** · Today, 11:04 AM

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What a beast. That's gotta be a bitch of a race. Almost a ****ing mile of swimming would kill me.

It's crazy to think you could drop these guys off a mile from shore in the middle of a lake and they could be back on land in 15 minutes.

Hoopsdoc · Today, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Rahm went 5 over in his last 7 holes and went from a 4 shot lead to out of the medals.

And I thought Rory’s choke a month or so ago was bad. That was incredible all-time stuff from Rahm. Has never been the same since he made the jump to LIV.

That was what I was thinking when he fell apart. That was an epic collapse.

**Shiver Me Timbers** · Today, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

It's crazy to think you could drop these guys off a mile from shore in the middle of a lake and they could be back on land in 15 minutes.

What amazes me is Finke had enough gas in the tank to turn up the heat on the last 50m. He is not human.

WilliamTheIrish · Today, 11:19 AM

Wow! China wins the 100M medley. Crazy race

Gary Cooper · Today, 11:38 AM

There's too many swimming events. Skews the total medal count for some countries.

Garcia Bronco · Today, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Wow! China wins the 100M medley. Crazy race

Pretty sure there's a rumor going around that the Chinese take performance enhancing drugs and engage in blood doping. I don't know where I heard that but I'm pretty sure it's true. It sounds true.

ping2000 · Today, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Wow! China wins the 100M medley. Crazy race

Shocked! Not. Doping cheats.

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ThaVirus · Today, 11:52 AM

These 400m times are crazy. Dudes are jogging the last 50m and posting low 44s.

World record is just over 43s.

Gary Cooper · Today, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Pretty sure there's a rumor going around that the Chinese take performance enhancing drugs and engage in blood doping. I don't know where I heard that but I'm pretty sure it's true. It sounds true.

I wouldn't be surprised if all the athletes are doping.

redfan · Today, 12:32 PM

Pretty cool way to close out the pool racing, USA women set a WR in the medley relay.

BWillie · Today, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ptlyon

You'd think America would dominate archery with all the archery hunting we do

We suck at shooting guns, too. I guess puts some kids out there to hit and we would be best in the world, sadly.

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