The United States has kicked off the 2024 Paris Olympics with a series of strong performances, securing its first gold medal in the men’s 4×100-meter freestyle relay. This victory marks a significant start for Team USA, highlighting a day of thrilling competition and close finishes.
In synchronized diving, Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon earned a silver medal for the U.S., adding to the team’s early tally. Meanwhile, U.S. cyclist Chloe Dygert was on track for gold in the individual time trial but ended up with a bronze medal after a late mishap.
In swimming, Katie Ledecky, one of Team USA’s standout athletes, took bronze in the women’s 400-meter freestyle. The event was dominated by Australia’s Ariarne Titmus, who claimed gold, while Canada’s Summer McIntosh secured the silver.
The day also saw a weather delay affecting the street skateboarding events, which have been postponed to Monday.
As the Olympics continue, here’s what to expect on Day 2:
– Archery: Women’s team bronze and gold medal matches at 4:48 p.m. and 5:11 p.m. Paris time (10:48 a.m. and 11:11 a.m. ET).
– Judo: Medal contests at 4 p.m. Paris time (10 a.m. ET).
– Artistic Gymnastics: Women’s qualification begins at 9:30 a.m. Paris time (3:30 a.m. ET).
– Shooting: Men’s 10m air pistol final at 9:30 a.m. Paris time (3:30 a.m. ET) and women’s 10m air pistol final at 12 p.m. Paris time (6 a.m. ET).
– Cycling: Women’s cross-country mountain biking at 2:10 p.m. Paris time (8:10 a.m. ET).
– Swimming: Heats for various events starting at 11 a.m. Paris time (5 a.m. ET).
– Skateboarding: Women’s street prelims at 12 p.m. Paris time (6 a.m. ET).
– Canoe Slalom: Women’s kayak single final at 5:45 p.m. Paris time (11:45 a.m. ET).
– Rugby Sevens: Women’s pool matches at 3:30 p.m. Paris time (9:30 a.m. ET).
– Fencing: Women’s foil and men’s épée individual events throughout the evening.
– Surfing: Women’s and men’s round 2 from 7 p.m. Paris time (1 p.m. ET).
– Basketball: Men’s and women’s group phase games.
– Soccer: Women’s group matches at 5 p.m. Paris time (11 a.m. ET).
– Swimming Finals: Men’s 400-meter individual medley, women’s 100-meter butterfly, and men’s 100-meter breaststroke finals starting at 8:30 p.m. Paris time (2:30 p.m. ET).
