The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were watched by more than 30 million viewers in the U.S., marking an increase from the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
A poll of Benzinga readers shows that investors might not be as interested in the sporting spectacle as other fans around the world were. What Happened: Media company Comcast Corporation CMCSA received a boost in viewership for the 2024 Summer Olympics and may also realize a boost in subscribers for its Peacock streaming platform thanks to the Olympics. Benzinga readers were asked about how much of the 2024 Summer Olympics they watched and the results could come as a surprise based on the 30.
6 million U.S. viewers figure Comcast recently reported.
The results were: Yes, watched several events : 39% Yes, watched extensively: 10% No, didn't watch at all: 51 % For those who did watch the 2024 Summer Olympics, a few athletes stood out for their performance. "Which athlete was the most compelling to watch at the 2024 Summer Olympics?" Benzinga asked. The results were: Simone Biles : 38% Caleb Dressel : 7% Noah Lyles : 5% Stephen Curry : 21% Other : 29% Biles won three gold medals and one silver at the 2024 Olympics, adding to her totals from past Olympics and breaking several records for American gymnasts along the way.
Curry competed in his first Olympic games and helped Team USA Basketball win a gold medal and go undefeated in Paris. Dressel won two golds and one silver medal, with his two golds coming from swimming relays. The s.