Excitement Builds as 2024 Paris Olympics Kick Off

The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially started, capturing the world’s attention after a grand Opening Ceremony. The games continued Saturday, featuring high-profile athletes like Katie Ledecky and the Women’s Swimming team, who kicked off their competition at 5 a.m. ET on USA Network.

Katie Ledecky is on a mission to secure her eighth Olympic gold medal, a feat that would match swimmer Jenny Thompson for the most golds by an American woman in Olympic history. This moment is particularly exciting for swimming fans as they look forward to her performance.

The Olympics actually began earlier, on July 24, with soccer and rugby matches. Notably, Marko Mitrovic and the team from France faced off, with France taking the win 3-0 in their opening game on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the historic Zambia team kicked off their Olympic journey with a strong 3-0 victory over Zambia, showcasing their potential in the tournament.

As the competition heats up, the U.S. Men's Rugby team faced disappointment when they were eliminated from medal contention after losing 18-0. However, they will have a chance to redeem themselves as they prepare to battle it out for fifth place against Ireland on Sunday at 9 a.m. ET on Peacock.

With thrilling events taking place, fans are encouraged to keep track of the medals being awarded throughout the Games. This year’s Olympics are already shaping up to be memorable, with plenty of drama and excitement ahead.