Welcome to Day 8 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, a day packed with electrifying events and headline-grabbing athletes. From track and field to swimming, gymnastics, basketball, and beyond, this is a day you won’t want to miss. NBC Olympics brings you comprehensive coverage, with every event streaming live on NBCOlympics.com, Peacock, NBC.com, and the NBC Sports app, alongside broadcasts on NBC’s TV networks. Grab your favorite snack, sit back, and immerse yourself in the Olympic spirit.
Track and Field: Sha’Carri Richardson and Ryan Crouser Take Center Stage
Sha’Carri Richardson’s Quest for Gold
Sha’Carri Richardson, the dazzling sprinter from Texas, is set to shine in the women’s 100m final. Richardson, who missed the Tokyo Games due to a positive THC test, has bounced back spectacularly. She enters Paris as the reigning world champion, having clocked the fourth-best overall time in the heats. The competition is fierce, with Ivorian sprinter Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith and five-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica posing significant threats. Richardson’s story of redemption and resilience makes her race a must-watch event.
Ryan Crouser’s Shot Put Dominance
Ryan Crouser, the world record-holder in shot put, aims for his third consecutive Olympic gold. Undefeated at global outdoor championships since 2019, Crouser is the man to beat. However, his teammate Joe Kovacs, who bested Crouser at the 2019 Doha World Championships, is a formidable contender. Crouser’s journey has been marked by injury struggles, adding an element of suspense to his quest for a three-peat.
Other Track and Field Highlights
The mixed 4x400m relay squad of Team USA looks to set the track ablaze after breaking their own world record in the prelims. The final promises to be thrilling, with top talents like Dutchwoman Femke Bol and Dominican Marileidy Paulino potentially stepping in. In the decathlon, German Leo Neugebauer leads after Day 1, with his strongest event, discus, still to come. The women’s triple jump final is wide open, with world record-holder Yulimar Rojas absent. Meanwhile, Noah Lyles begins his campaign for Olympic gold in the men’s 100m.
Track and Field Schedule
- Men’s Shot Put Final 🏅: 1:35 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s Triple Jump Final 🏅: 2:20 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- 4x400m Mixed Relay Final 🏅: 2:55 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s 100m Final 🏅: 3:20 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Men’s Decathlon (1500m) 🏅: 3:45 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
Swimming: Katie Ledecky Aims for History
Katie Ledecky’s 800m Freestyle
Katie Ledecky, the queen of long-distance swimming, is the favorite in the 800m freestyle. Ledecky, who owns the 16 fastest times in the event’s history, seeks her fourth consecutive Olympic gold in this event. Her dominance is unchallenged, especially with Canadian rival Summer McIntosh opting out. Teammate Paige Madden, who posted the second-fastest time in the heats, might join her on the podium.
Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass in the 200m IM
Alex Walsh and Kate Douglass are poised for a 1-2 finish in the women’s 200m individual medley, having swum the first and third-best times in the semifinals. The American duo faces a relatively weaker field, with the Aussies trailing behind.
Caeleb Dressel’s Relay Redemption
Caeleb Dressel, after missing out on the 100m butterfly final, shifts his focus to the mixed 4x100m medley relay. Joined by Regan Smith and other top swimmers, the U.S. team aims to improve on their fifth-place finish from Tokyo.
Swimming Schedule
- Men’s 100m Butterfly Final 🏅: 2:30 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s 200m Individual Medley Final 🏅: 3:08 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s 800m Freestyle Final 🏅: 3:28 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Mixed 4x100m Medley Relay Final 🏅: 3:58 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
Basketball: Team USA vs. Puerto Rico
Men’s Group Stage Finale
The U.S. men’s basketball team faces Puerto Rico in their final group stage game. With a perfect record so far, Team USA looks to secure their spot in the knockout rounds.
Basketball Schedule
- Men’s Group: Puerto Rico vs. USA: 11:15 a.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
Gymnastics: Simone Biles on Vault
Simone Biles’ Signature Vault
Simone Biles returns to the vault after clinching gold in the all-around competition. Known for her Yurchenko double pike, Biles is expected to deliver another jaw-dropping performance. She faces stiff competition from defending Olympic champion Rebeca Andrade of Brazil and fellow American Jade Carey.
Men’s Pommel Horse Showdown
On the men’s side, Rhys McClenaghan of Ireland, the two-time world champion, goes head-to-head with U.S. team hero Stephen Nedoroscik in the pommel horse final.
Gymnastics Schedule
- Men’s Floor Exercise Final 🏅: 9:30 a.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s Vault Final 🏅: 10:20 a.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Men’s Pommel Horse Final 🏅: 11:16 a.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
Soccer: USWNT vs. Japan
Quarterfinal Clash
The U.S. Women’s National Team takes on Japan in the quarterfinals, aiming to continue their perfect run in the tournament. In other matches, Spain faces Colombia, Canada plays Germany, and France meets Brazil.
Soccer Schedule
- Women’s QF: USA vs. Japan: 9:00 a.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s QF: Spain vs. Colombia: 11:00 a.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s QF: Canada vs. Germany: 1:00 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s QF: France vs. Brazil: 3:00 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
Surfing: Final Rounds in Tahiti
Semifinals and Medals
After several weather postponements, surfing reaches its climax with semifinals and medal matches. Caroline Marks is the lone American remaining in the women’s competition, facing France’s Johanne Defay. On the men’s side, Brazil’s Gabriel Medina aims for gold against Australia’s Jack Robinson.
Surfing Schedule
- Men’s Bronze Match 🏅: 3:24 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Men’s Gold Match 🏅: 4:00 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s Bronze Match 🏅: 4:36 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Women’s Gold Match 🏅: 5:12 p.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
Shooting: Vincent Hancock’s Historic Pursuit
Men’s Skeet and Women’s Air Pistol
Three-time gold medalist Vincent Hancock seeks a fourth gold in men’s skeet, aiming to join an elite group of athletes with four golds in the same individual event. He faces tough competition from Egyptian Azmy Mehelba and Greek shooter Efthimios Mitas. In women’s air pistol, American Katelyn Abeln competes after qualifying eighth.
Shooting Schedule
- Women’s Air Pistol 🏅: 3:00 a.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
- Men’s Skeet 🏅: 9:30 a.m. ET – NBCOlympics.com, Peacock
NBC’s Primetime in Paris
Don’t miss NBC’s Primetime in Paris, airing at 8 p.m. ET/PT, featuring highlights from the day’s most exciting events, including the women’s 100m and men’s shot put finals in track and field, the women’s vault final in gymnastics, and the women’s 800m freestyle final in swimming. Check your local listings for the exact time in your area.
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