The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing, with day 14 bringing even more excitement. Here’s a rundown of the action happening in the French capital today.
Gender row boxer Imane Khelif will be competing for gold in the women’s 66kg boxing category.
On the British front, Katarina Johnson-Thompson will be aiming for her first Olympic medal as the heptathlon concludes with the 800m event. Toby Roberts has a good chance of finishing on the podium in the men’s boulder and lead sport climbing final. Jack Carlin will also be looking to secure a medal in the men’s sprint at the velodrome.
Other British athletes to watch include Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe in artistic swimming, marathon swimmers Tobias Patrick Robinson and Hector Pardoe, Amber Anning in the women’s 400m final, and Yasmin Harper and Grace Reid in the 3m springboard diving final.
Global stars to keep an eye on include the men’s football final between Spain and France, the 4x100m relay finals featuring top sprinters like Sha’carri Richardson and Christian Coleman, and Imane Khelif’s quest for boxing gold in the 66kg final against Yang Liu of China.
For those looking for something different, the modern pentathlon offers a unique mix of events including show jumping, fencing, swimming, and a laser run.
Some notable statistics to watch out for include the Dutch women’s hockey team, who have lost just two of their last 54 matches and are aiming for a fifth gold medal. They will be facing off against China in the Olympic final.
The schedule for day 14 includes a wide range of events across various sports such as athletics, basketball, beach volleyball, boxing, cycling, diving, football, golf, handball, hockey, modern pentathlon, rhythmic gymnastics, sport climbing, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting, and wrestling.
To catch all the action, Discovery+ is the main rights holder for the Paris 2024 Olympics, offering extensive coverage on its Eurosport channels. A special Olympics offer is available for £3.99 per month. The BBC will also be broadcasting events with British interest for free.
In the US, NBC and the USA Network are the official broadcasters for the Paris Olympics, with live streaming available via Peacock and the NBC Sports app.
Stay tuned for more updates and thrilling moments from the Paris 2024 Olympics!
