The 2024 Summer Games officially kicks off in Paris today, marking the first time in a century that France’s capital city has hosted. You won’t want to miss any of the action—and, even if you’re not taking a transatlantic flight to watch the Games IRL, you won’t have to. From cable TV to streaming, there are a bunch of easy ways you can tune in without leaving your house (and some options that will allow you to follow along on the go, too).
Believe us, you’ll want to catch it all: The 2024 Summer Games will surely offer the standard feats of athleticism you already know and love, but there are some notable firsts to look out for, too. Several extra events have been added to the roster, including some for surfing, skateboarding, sport climbing, as well as one completely new sport— (also known as breakdancing). And for the first time ever at the Games, there will be gender parity, according to the International Olympic Committee.
(Yes, it really took this long to achieve equal representation of male and female athletes.) And expect to see some familiar faces. Gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles will be returning to action after overcoming a in Tokyo, as will , one of the most decorated female swimmers in history, basketball player Diana Taurasi, who's headed for her sixth Games, and rugby player , whose alternately hilarious and candid TikToks have earned her quite a following on social media—not to mention famous Paralympians like swimmer and sprinter .
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