Paris, July 27, 2024- The Paris Games are underway, with every moment available for streaming on Peacock.
What to Know:
– Stream every moment and every medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Peacock. Read more NBC News coverage of the Games and the athletes competing in Paris.
– Team USA won its first medal of the games in synchronized diving when Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon secured silver.
– Team USA aims for gold in the 4×100 meter freestyle relay and 400-meter freestyle.
– Other finals today include women’s synchronized 3-meter springboard, cycling time trial, and rugby sevens. Street skateboarding has been delayed to Monday due to bad weather.
– Follow all the action and track upcoming events to stay updated.
U.S. Men’s Gymnasts in Solid Position Despite Malone’s Setback
With First Lady Jill Biden watching, Team USA’s men’s gymnasts finished their qualifying efforts, aiming to advance to the finals. Despite Brody Malone’s disappointing performance on the horizontal bars, the team remains hopeful for a medal.
Germany Leads Japan in Men’s Basketball
Germany led Japan 27-21 after the first quarter in men’s basketball, with NBA players Franz Wagner and Dennis Schröder showcasing their skills. Germany, a strong contender, won the FIBA World Cup last year.
Team USA Dominates Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay Heat
Team USA’s swimmers Abbey Weitzel, Simone Manuel, Erika Connolly, and Kate Douglass won the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay heat, finishing almost three seconds ahead of Great Britain. The final will see them face reigning champions Australia.
Olympic Medals Include Pieces of Eiffel Tower
This year’s Olympic medals feature a hexagon-shaped center made from metal scrapped from the Eiffel Tower. The back of the medal includes an image of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory, and the Acropolis in Athens.
Stephen Nedoroscik Impresses in Pommel Horse Routine
Stephen Nedoroscik of Team USA delivered a standout performance on the pommel horse, earning a score of 15.200. This score is likely to secure his spot in the final, where he will compete against top athletes, including Max Whitlock of Great Britain.
Katie Ledecky Sets Pace Ahead of 400m Freestyle Final
American swimmer Katie Ledecky won her first race of the games, narrowly beating Australian world record holder Ariarne Titmus in the women’s 400m freestyle heats. The two will compete again in the final this evening.
Snoop Dogg Relives Olympic Torch Experience
Snoop Dogg shared his excitement about carrying the Olympic torch in Paris, emphasizing the themes of peace, love, unity, and sportsmanship.
Swiatek in Action as Tennis Begins at Roland-Garros
The men’s and women’s tennis singles have started on the clay courts of Roland-Garros. Polish world number one Iga Swiatek is competing against Romania’s Irina-Camelia Begu. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Coco Gauff are also in action today.
USA Wins First Medal in Women’s Synchronized Diving
Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon won silver in the women’s 3-meter synchronized springboard, marking Team USA’s first medal of the games. China’s Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen won gold, while Team GB’s Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen took bronze.
USA vs China in Olympic Badminton
Team USA’s Jannie Gai and Vinson Chiu began their mixed doubles campaign but were defeated by Chinese medal contenders Huang Dongping and Feng Yanzhe in a fast-paced match.
