Buckle up your seatbelts! The Paris Olympics has started and the wait for track and field events is about to end. This year is particularly special with 1,810 athletes going for 48 medals.
Also, for the first time, there will be an equal number of gold medals available for both men and women. But the excitement doesn’t stop there!
Paris is introducing some new elements, including a new marathon race walk mixed relay, replacing the men’s 50km race walk.
Additionally, individual track events now feature a repechage system, giving athletes a second chance to qualify for the semifinals if they falter in the first round.
This year, we will witness the disclosure of new legends following in the footsteps of icons like Florence Griffith Joyner and Usain Bolt. Ready to watch the next chapter of track and field history unfold?
Schedule and Venues for Track and Field Events
Track and Field Schedule
- August 1
Men’s and Women’s 20km Race Walk Finals: 1:30 AM ET
- August 2
Men’s Decathlon and Women’s 100m Round 1: 4:00 AM ET
Men’s Shot Put and Women’s High Jump Qualifying: 4:10 AM ET
Men’s Decathlon Long Jump: 4:50 AM ET
Men’s Decathlon 100m: 4:00 AM ET
Women’s Triple Jump Qualifying and Men’s 10,000m Final: 1:00 PM ET
- August 3
Men’s 100m Round 1 and Women’s 100m Semifinals: 4:00 AM ET
Women’s 100m Final and Men’s Shot Put Final: 1:00 PM ET
- August 4
Men’s 100m Final and Women’s High Jump Final: 1:00 PM ET
- August 5
Women’s 800m Final and Men’s Pole Vault Final: 1:00 PM ET
- August 6
Women’s 200m Final and Men’s Long Jump Final: 1:00 PM ET
- August 7
Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay: 1:30 AM ET
Men’s 400m Final and Women’s Pole Vault Final: 12:30 PM ET
- August 8
Men’s 200m Final and Women’s Long Jump Final: 1:00 PM ET
- August 9
Women’s 4 x 100m Relay Final and Men’s Triple Jump Final: 1:00 PM ET
- August 10
Men’s Marathon Final and Women’s 100m Hurdles Final: 1:00 PM ET
- August 11
Women’s Marathon Final: 2:00 AM ET
Venues
The Stade de France, the largest stadium in France originally built for the 1998 FIFA World Cup, is going to host the most of the track and field events. With a capacity of 77,083 spectators, it promises an exciting atmosphere for the competitions.
The marathon and race walk events will be taking place on the streets of Paris, showcasing landmarks such as the Pont d’Iéna and Hôtel de Ville, providing a picturesque backdrop for these endurance events.
With star athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, Ryan Crouser, and Tara Davis-Woodhall set to compete, the excitement is building. Here’s how you can watch every moment live.
How to Watch Track and Field Events?
To make sure that you don’t miss a single moment of the 2024 Paris Olympics track and field events, here is the list of how and where to watch the live matches:
TV Broadcast and Streaming
- NBCUniversal: NBC will be the main broadcaster, showing live coverage and replays of all major events across their channels.
- Peacock: NBC’s streaming service, Peacock, will provide important coverage, including live events and replays.
- DIRECTV: With access to NBCUniversal channels, DIRECTV will cover all track and field events.
Online Platforms
- NBC Olympics Website: Shows live streams, replays, highlights, and news updates. You can also sign up for daily reminders for medal sessions.
- Peacock TV: Showing live events, watch replays, and catch highlights on Peacock’s dedicated Olympic channels.
Conclusion
As the Paris Olympics has started and track and field events starting in few days, the stage is set for electrifying performances and unforgettable moments. Are you excited to see competition? Share your thoughts and join the conversation!
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