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Below, find everything you should probably know about this years Paris Games.
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How long are the 2024 Olympics on for?
Where are the 2024 Olympics taking place?
What happened during the opening ceremony?
For the first time in the history of the Olympics,the opening ceremonytook place outside of a stadium.
Proceedings unfolded instead along the River Seineunder a steady rainwith boats carrying each national delegation of athletes.
Serving as the flag bearers for Team USA were LeBron James andVogues April 2024 cover star, Coco Gauff.
What can I expect from the closing ceremony?
Airing live on NBC and Peacock from 2 p.m.
ET on Sunday, August 11, the closing ceremonies are set to be another major spectacle.
How many sports are represented at the 2024 Olympics, and how can I watch them?
For event-specific viewing information, seehere.
(Lest you forget, Cooper is a former Division 1 soccer player.)
Tune in toWatch with Alex Cooperon Peacock and NBC Olympics other streaming platforms.
What new disciplines were added to this years roster?
This year, the Olympic Games introduced abreakinga.k.a.
breakdancingcompetition, requiring 16 men and 16 women to improvise to music they didnt pre-select.
(The first battle is set for Friday, August 9.)
