I hope you’ve stretched and are well hydrated, because you’re going to need it for the marathon of TV that lies ahead. Friday marks the official beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which means we’ve got more than two weeks of impressive physical feats across 32 sports and 45 disciplines that will inspire you while putting your athletic prowess to shame.
It all begins with the opening ceremony (live at noon ET, replaying Friday at 7:30/6:30c on NBC and Peacock), which for the first time in history is taking place outside of a stadium. The parade of athletes that is the centerpiece of the event will occur on the Seine, with each nation’s delegates having their own boat. It is unclear whether the size of the watercraft is determined by the size of the delegation, but it would probably be funnier that way. LeBron James and Coco Gauff are the flag bearers for the United States.
Hosting the Summer Games is a lot of work, but so is producing the event for TV, which is why the 2024 opening ceremony is the awards contender to watch this weekend.
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