The 2024 Paris Games saw the first medal events on Day 1 of competition and NBC broadcasted all the biggest highlights and moments in primetime.
To name a few must-see moments, Katie Ledecky, the renowned U.S. swimmer and most decorated Olympian in women’s swimming history, clinched her 11th Olympic medal by winning the Bronze in the 400m freestyle event. Ledecky competed against the world’s best, including Australia’s Ariarne Titmus, who secured the gold medal.
After today, Caeleb Dressel became an eight-time Olympic gold medalist after anchoring the USA’s men’s 4x100m freestyle relay, leading them to victory and another gold medal.
Here are all of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Day 1 best moments and highlights from NBC’s ‘Primetime in Paris’ replay.
2024 Olympic medals: Who is leading the medal count? Follow along as we track the medals for every sport.
2024 Paris Olympic Games schedule for Day 2
The Summer Games continue to Day 2 with an action-packed schedule of events in Paris. Here are all the events on Sunday, July 28 and how to watch.
Ledecky gets emotional after winning bronze
Katie Ledecky spoke to the press after winning the bronze medal in the 400m freestyle event. She praised the competitive field and acknowledged that it was not her best performance, but she is proud to have come away with a medal.
‘I know what I am capable of,’ Ledecky said.
When asked about training with Finke and Smith, Ledecky was brought to tears. She said they are a special group and she believes she is lucky to be able to spend every day with her teammates and coaches who believe in her.
Synchronized divers Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook win silver
Childhood best friends Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook won the silver medal in the women’s 3-meter synchronized springboard event on Saturday. The duo recorded a five-dive score of 314.64, making them the first Americans to win a medal in the event since 2012.
China’s duo Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen won gold with a score of 337.68 and Great Britain’s Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen won bronze with a score of 302.28.
Snoop Dogg goes wild for Team USA
Snoop Dogg cheered on Team USA as they won gold in the men’s 4×100 meter freestyle alongside Caeleb Dressel’s wife and baby.
USA wins men’s 4×100 meter freestyle title
Caeleb Dressel secured his eighth Olympic gold medal by anchoring Team USA’s 4×100 meter freestyle team to victory. Jack Alexy, Chris Giuliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Dressel combined for a time of 3 minutes and 9.28 seconds to claim the top spot.
Australia took home silver, while Italy took the Bronze medal.
Australia wins the women’s 4×100 meter free relay
Team Australia won the gold medal for the fourth consecutive Olympic Games in the women’s 4×100 meter freestyle relay. The United States won silver as Simone Manuel touched the wall before China, who took bronze.
Michael Phelps on Australia swimming rivalry
Michael Phelps was fired up after hearing comments from an Australia swimmer.
Paul Juda, Frederick Richard headed to the all-around finals
Team USA’s Paul Juda scored a total of 82.865, securing a spot in the all-around finals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
American Frederick Richard will also join Juda in the all-around finals on Wednesday, July 31.
Brody Malone, a small town gymnast
Brody Malone hails from a small town in Georgia, where he works on his family farm and prides himself on strong work ethic, believing in the principle of ‘you get what you work for.’
Malone remembered a high bar incident at the DTB Cup in Germany in March 2023, where he suffered an injury that could have ended his gymnastic career. During the incident, Malone suffered a tibial plateau fracture in his right knee, a fully torn LCL, a torn meniscus, a partially torn PCL, and some cartilage damage when he failed to land properly from the his high bar routine. As a result, Malone had to relearn how to walk, not to mention regain his strength to be able to compete again.
Now, Malone is back on the Olympic Games chasing a medal for Team USA.
Ledecky takes bronze in the women’s 400m freestyle
Celebrities packed the stands to witness the Katie Ledecky, most decorated female swimmer in Olympic history, capturing the bronze medal in the women’s 400-meter freestyle. The American finished three seconds behind the gold medalist, Australian Ariarne Titmus.
Katie Ledecky mom and Leslie Jones
Team USA swimmer Katie Ledecky’s mother bumped into Leslie Jones at the airport, and they sent a video to Ledecky. Jones and Ledecky reminisced about the encounter during a one-on-one interview before the Paris Olympics.
First Olympic swim medal goes to Germany
In the men’s 400 free final, Lukas Märtens of Germany emerged victorious, defeating three world champions. Märtens finished with a time of 3:41.78, showcasing an incredible performance.
U.S. men’s gymnastics compete on Day 1
On the first day of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA gymnastics did not perform as expected. Brody Malone, the only returning member from the 2021 Olympic team, battled to qualify for the individual all-around final after returning from a knee injury.
The U.S. men are attempting to win their first team medal at the Olympics since 2008.
France beats Fiji in Rugby Sevens to win gold
The host nation, France, shocked Team Fiji, ending their Olympic reign in Rugby Sevens and taking gold in front of nearly 70,000 fans at the Stade de France on Day 1.
NBC primetime Olympics schedule tonight
NBC “Primetime in Paris” features today’s swimming finals, men’s gymnastics qualifying, diving finals for synchro springboard, men’s skateboarding street final and surfing Day 1 report.
How to watch Olympics primetime today
In primetime, starting at 8 p.m. ET (2 a.m. the following day in Paris), NBC’s marquee broadcast will air live and focus on the biggest events of the day with “Primetime in Paris.” That block will have a storytelling lens with more in-depth coverage opportunities. Mike Tirico will be the host from Paris’ famed Trocadero, with the Eiffel Tower serving as the backdrop. The show will typically open with highlights from a Team USA gold medal and the last hour of the show will revolve around the event of the night.
Medal count today
Our 2024 Paris Olympics medal count tracker updates after every single medal event.
2024 Paris Olympic Games results today
Catch up on all of today’s Paris Olympic results, highlights, medal wins and more.
How many countries are in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games?
There are 206 total countries, including the Refugee Olympic Team.
What number Olympics is the 2024 Games?
The 33rd edition of the modern Summer Games is the Paris Olympics. There have been 24 Winter Games events, with the most recent one in Beijing in 2022, bringing the combined total to 55 Olympic Games.
When does Katie Ledecky swim at the Olympics?
Katie Ledecky will take the pool in the 400m freestyle final at 8:57 p.m. ET on NBC during the Primetime airing.
How many medals does Katie Ledecky have?
Prior to Saturday’s race in the 400, Ledecky claimed 10 Olympics medals, including seven gold.
Paris Olympics 2024: How to watch the Summer Games across TV and streaming
Every event at the 2024 Paris Olympics will be aired live across NBC, USA Network, E!, CNBC, GOLF Channel, and there will be a Spanish broadcast on Universo and Telemundo. All events will be available to stream live on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
Date: July 24-Aug. 11
TV: Games broadcast across NBC, USA Network, E!, Telemundo, Universo, CNBC and Golf Channel
Streaming: Peacock, nbcolympics.com, fuboTV
How long is NBC’s ‘Primetime in Paris?’
The primetime presentation is scheduled to run three hours.
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