The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are set to showcase an exciting lineup of athletic events, with Team USA poised to make a strong showing. Here’s what you need to know about the Olympic Athletics schedule, notable American athletes, and previous US medalists.
Olympic Athletics Schedule
The athletics events at the Paris 2024 Olympics will take place from August 1 to August 11, 2024, at the Stade de France. Here’s a brief overview of some key dates:
- August 1: Men’s and Women’s 20km Race Walk
- August 2: Decathlon events begin, Women’s 100m preliminaries
- August 3: Men’s Shot Put Final, Women’s 100m Final
- August 4: Men’s 100m Final, Women’s Marathon
- August 5: Women’s 200m Semi-Finals, Men’s 3000m Steeplechase
- August 6: Women’s 400m Repechage, Men’s 200m Round 1
NBC (get it on Fubo) will provide extensive coverage of the Olympic Games, including athletics events. Live coverage will begin each morning and afternoon on NBC and Peacock, with a three-hour primetime show featuring the day’s highlights.
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Notable US Athletes
Team USA is sending a formidable group of athletes to compete in track and field events at the Paris Olympics. Some standout performers to watch include:
- Noah Lyles: A favorite in the 100m and 200m sprints, Lyles is looking to improve on his bronze medal performance in the 200m at Tokyo 2020.
- Sha’Carri Richardson: Making her Olympic debut, Richardson is a strong contender in the women’s 100m.
- Ryan Crouser: The two-time Olympic gold medalist in shot put will be defending his title.
- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone: The 400m hurdles world record holder is a top contender in her event.
- Grant Holloway: After winning silver in the 110m hurdles at Tokyo 2020, Holloway has his sights set on gold in Paris.
- Katie Moon: The defending Olympic champion in women’s pole vault.
- Valarie Allman: Looking to secure a second consecutive gold in the women’s discus.
Previous US Athletics Medalists
The United States has a rich history of success in Olympic athletics. Here are some notable performances from recent Games:
Tokyo 2020 (held in 2021):
- Athing Mu: Gold in Women’s 800m
- Sydney McLaughlin: Gold in Women’s 400m Hurdles
- Ryan Crouser: Gold in Men’s Shot Put
- Katie Nageotte: Gold in Women’s Pole Vault
- Valarie Allman: Gold in Women’s Discus Throw
Rio 2016:
- Matthew Centrowitz Jr.: Gold in Men’s 1500m
- Michelle Carter: Gold in Women’s Shot Put
- Jeff Henderson: Gold in Men’s Long Jump
- Dalilah Muhammad: Gold in Women’s 400m Hurdles
London 2012:
- Allyson Felix: Gold in Women’s 200m and 4x100m Relay
- Ashton Eaton: Gold in Men’s Decathlon
- Brittney Reese: Gold in Women’s Long Jump
- Christian Taylor: Gold in Men’s Triple Jump
As we approach the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Team USA’s track and field athletes are training hard to continue this legacy of excellence. With a mix of returning champions and exciting new talent, the United States is poised to make a significant impact on the medal table in athletics once again.
Remember to tune in to NBC and Peacock for live coverage of these thrilling events, and cheer on Team USA as they compete against the world’s best on the grand stage of the Olympic Games.
What Other Events Will Be Played in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics?
There are 329 events across 32 sports, including new sports and changes to existing ones. Read more about it here.
When Is The 2024 Paris Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony?
The opening ceremony is scheduled for Friday, July 26, 2024 at 1:30pm EST. You can learn more about the ceremony here.
