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Your guide to today’s Olympic action – Day 1 highlights

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FILE - The Eiffel Tower is seen behind the Olympic rings, at the Trocadero plaza Thursday, July 18, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File) (David Goldman, Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Hi there! I’m Holly Galvan Posey, your guide to all things Olympics at KPRC 2. Welcome to the first full day of Olympic action in Paris.

Today’s lineup is packed with excitement. We have the women’s synchronized springboard diving final, men’s gymnastics qualifying, and intense swimming heats to get things started. Don’t miss the United States taking on Cuba in men’s beach volleyball and the cycling women’s time trial. Later, the rugby men’s semifinal and final, as well as thrilling swimming finals, will keep you on the edge of your seat. Our beach volleyball women will also face off against Canada in a must-watch match.

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Top Olympic headlines

Olympics opening ceremony moments: Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, curious torchbearer and French musicians

The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony got underway after a rough start to the Summer Games on Friday, with rainy skies over the Seine and suspected acts of sabotage targeting France’s flagship high-speed rail network.

Salt Lake City celebrates announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics

Salt Lake City is buzzing with excitement as it celebrates the announcement that it will host the 2034 Winter Olympics! Following a decisive vote by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Paris, about a thousand enthusiastic sports fans gathered downtown to watch the live announcement at 3 a.m. local time.

Wembanyama returns home for the Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Paris’ biggest attractions

Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 basketball sensation, is returning home to Paris for the Olympics, set to be one of the biggest attractions. The 20-year-old French phenom, who made waves as a rookie with the San Antonio Spurs, now aims to lead France’s basketball team to glory.

Your complete Olympics schedule & results guide

Stay up to date with all the Olympic action with our comprehensive guide on when and how to watch your favorite events, whether you’re at home or on the go!


What you need 2 know 💡

When will Olympic swimming competition take place?

The Olympic swimming competition at the Paris Games will kick off right after the opening ceremony, starting on July 27 and continuing until the following weekend. The U.S. has a storied history in Olympic swimming, with 579 medals overall, more than double the next closest nation, Australia.

Paris Olympic competition nears total gender parity. Take a look at the athlete gender breakdown

As the world gears up for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, a significant milestone is within reach: gender parity among athletes. This progress comes more than a century after women first competed in the Olympics in Paris in 1900.


Team USA

Schauffele moves into elite category with 2 majors in 2 months

Xander Schauffele has ascended to elite status in the golf world by winning two majors in just two months. Following his victory at the PGA Championship, Schauffele clinched the British Open at Royal Troon with a stellar bogey-free final round of 65. His calm demeanor and consistent performance under pressure have set him apart, making him the first player since Jordan Spieth in 2015 to win his first two majors in the same year.

Simone Biles has moved past Tokyo. If critics can’t, she says that’s their problem, not hers

Simone Biles has moved past the Tokyo Olympics, even if her critics haven’t. The gymnastics superstar has spent the last three years evolving both personally and professionally, embracing therapy, and redefining her relationship with the sport. As she prepares for her third Olympics in Paris, Biles is focused on performing for herself and finding peace, regardless of public opinion.


In case you missed it 👀

Houston and Texas athletes gear up for the 2024 Paris Olympics

Houston is making a big splash in the 2024 Olympics with 18 athletes from the area, part of 42 total Texans competing.

IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation

Salt Lake City has been awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), but not without some controversy. The IOC is pressuring Utah officials to help end a federal investigation into a suspected doping cover-up involving Chinese athletes, making it clear that failure to comply could risk losing the Games.

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Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.

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