Thursday is set to be a major highlight of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Simone Biles and her U.S. teammates will be competing in the women's gymnastics all-around final.
In swimming, there are four finals on the schedule, including Katie Ledecky in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay. Track and field events commence with the men’s and women’s race walk, and men’s golf kicks off its first round of play. Additionally, the U.S. women's basketball team continues their group stage with a match against Belgium.
With at least eight U.S. teams participating across five team sports, and 25 sports in total on the agenda, USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, medal counts, highlights, and more throughout the day. Stay tuned for all the action.
**Olympic Track Predictions**
Curious about who might shine in track and field at the Paris Olympics? USA TODAY Sports' Tyler Dragon offers predictions for the podium finishers in every event.
**2024 Olympic Medals**
Want to know who's topping the medal standings? Stay updated with our comprehensive tracking of medals across all sports.
**Men's Race Walk Results**
While it's still early in the United States, medals are already being awarded in Paris for the men's race walk event. Stay tuned for the latest updates and results.
Check out today’s key Olympic events. Peacock is streaming every sport and event live from Paris, so you can catch all the action as it happens.
**Olympics Schedule for Today (All Times Eastern)**
- **Women's Gymnastics All-Around Final**: 12:15 p.m. on NBC.
- **Swimming Heats**: 5:00 a.m.
- **Women’s 200m Butterfly Final**: 2:30 p.m.
- **Men’s 200m Backstroke Final**: 2:30 p.m.
- **Women’s 200m Breaststroke Final**: 3:03 p.m.
- **Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay Final**: 3:48 p.m. (featuring Katie Ledecky)
- Heats on USA Network, Finals on NBC.
- **Women’s Basketball Group Stage Games**:
- Japan vs. Germany: 5:00 a.m.
- Australia vs. Canada: 7:30 a.m.
- France vs. Nigeria: 11:15 a.m.
- U.S. vs. Belgium: 3:00 p.m.
- **Men’s Golf Round 1**: 3:00 a.m.
- **3x3 Basketball**: 16 games from 3:00 a.m. to 5:05 p.m.
**Other Sports in Action**:
Archery, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, BMX Racing, Boxing, Canoe Slalom, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Handball, Judo, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, Water Polo.
**How to Watch the Olympics Today**
NBC is offering extensive coverage of the Paris Olympics through various platforms:
- **Peacock**: Stream every sport and event live as it unfolds.
- **NBC**: Watch live events and replays throughout the day.
- **USA Network, CNBC, and E!**: Featuring various live events and replays.
For an optimal viewing experience, check out these six tips and tricks for making the most of Peacock during the Olympics.
**U.S. Teams Playing at the Olympics Today (All Times Eastern)**
- **Men’s Golf**: Round 1 starts at 3:00 a.m. on Golf Channel.
- **Men’s Water Polo**: U.S. vs. Greece at 4:30 a.m. on E!
- **Men’s Beach Volleyball**: U.S. vs. Brazil at 9:00 a.m. on NBC.
- **Women’s Field Hockey**: U.S. vs. Great Britain at 11:00 a.m. on USA Network.
- **Men’s 3x3 Basketball**:
- U.S. vs. Lithuania at 1:05 p.m. on USA Network.
- U.S. vs. Latvia at 5:05 p.m. on NBC.
- **Women’s Basketball**: U.S. vs. Belgium at 3:00 p.m. on USA Network.
- **Women’s 3x3 Basketball**:
- U.S. vs. Australia at 7:00 a.m.
- U.S. vs. Spain at 3:30 p.m. on E!
- **Women’s Beach Volleyball**: U.S. vs. China at 4:05 p.m. on NBC.