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For many Americans, swimming is the most eagerly awaited event at the Paris Olympics. Are you one of them? More Americans watch swimming than any other event besides gymnastics. There are two ways to watch the action in the pool during the 2024 Sumer Olympics, and we’ll tell you how.
How Many Swimming Events are there in the Olympics?
Swimming has been a part of the Olympic Games since the first Games in 1896. It’s one of only four disciplines that has appeared in all Olympic Summer Games, along with gymnastics, fencing, and track and field (officially known as “athletics”). At the 2024 games in Paris, there will be35swimmingeventsin total:
When are Swimming Events Airing in the Paris Olympics?
Swimming will air between July 27th and August 4th. The first events include the women’s 100m butterfly, women’s 400m freestyle, men’s 100m breaststroke, and men’s 400m freestyle. you’re able to find the full schedule on theofficial Olympics website.
How Can I Watch Swimming at the Paris Olympics?
All Olympics coverage is being handled by NBC this year, which includes the regular NBC channel and thePeacock app. If you don’t currently have cable or a live TV streaming service, Peacock is the easiest and cheapest way to see swimming events.
The platform just raised its prices, but it’s still only $7.99 per month, and you can cancel as soon as the Olympics are over if you want.
Peacock is carrying every single event. Plus, the platform will have a four-view experience that lets you watch up to four events simultaneously. you’re able to create a custom event list on Peacock by going to the Olympics Schedule within the app. Once you add Swimming events to “My Stuff,” it will be easier to find them in the future.
NBC will air a variety of events in primetime, including a lot of swimming event coverage.
Is There Any Way to Watch the 2024 Olympics for Free?
You canget NBC for free with an OTA antennaif you haveaccess to your NBC affiliate at your address(signal strength can vary based on location). You could also watch NBC coverage by getting a 7-day free trial from a live TV streamer likeFuboorHulu + Live TV. If you signed up on July 29th, you would have access to NBC through the end of the swimming events.
