The 2024 Paris Olympics have officially begun, and the athletics schedule is packed with exciting events that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. With over 205 teams and 329 gold medals up for grabs, the competition is expected to be fierce across 40 sports. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the key events and British athletes to watch out for.
The athletics schedule kicks off on Thursday, August 1, with the men’s 20km race walk and women’s 20km race walk. Matthew Hudson-Smith, a medal hope in the men’s 400m hurdles, will be competing in the men’s 20km race walk. The women’s 20km race walk will feature no British athletes. This event is a great way to get the athletics schedule underway, with the athletes having to navigate the challenging course while maintaining a steady pace.
Friday, August 2, is a busy day in the athletics schedule, with several events taking place. The men’s decathlon 100m, men’s hammer throw qualification – Group A, women’s high jump qualification, and women’s 100m preliminary round are just a few of the events that will get underway. Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita, both British sprinters, will be competing in the women’s 100m preliminary round. This event is a great opportunity for fans to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Saturday, August 3, promises to be an exciting day in the athletics schedule. The men’s decathlon 110m hurdles, men’s pole vault qualification, and men’s 100m preliminary round are just a few of the events that will take place. The women’s 800m round one will also feature Keely Hodgkinson, a medal hope in the event. This event is a great way to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Sunday, August 4, is another busy day in the athletics schedule. The women’s 3,000m steeplechase round one, women’s hammer throw qualification – Group A, and women’s 200m round one are just a few of the events that will get underway. Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita will be competing in the women’s 200m round one. This event is a great opportunity for fans to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Monday, August 5, will see a strong contingent of British athletes competing in various events. The men’s 400m hurdles round one will feature Matthew Hudson-Smith, while the women’s pole vault qualification will see Molly Caudery, a medal hope in the event, take to the track. This event is a great way to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Tuesday, August 6, promises to be an exciting day in the athletics schedule. The women’s 1,500m round one will feature Keely Hodgkinson, a medal hope in the event, while the men’s javelin throw qualification – Group A will see no British athletes competing. This event is a great way to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Wednesday, August 7, will see a strong contingent of British athletes competing in various events. The men’s high jump qualification will feature no British athletes, while the women’s 100m hurdles round one will see Dina Asher-Smith and Daryll Neita take to the track. This event is a great opportunity for fans to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Thursday, August 8, promises to be an exciting day in the athletics schedule. The women’s heptathlon 100m hurdles will feature Katarina Johnson-Thompson, a medal hope in the event, while the women’s shot put qualification will see no British athletes competing. This event is a great way to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Friday, August 9, is a busy day in the athletics schedule, with several events taking place. The women’s heptathlon long jump will feature Katarina Johnson-Thompson, while the women’s 4x400m relay round one will see no British athletes competing. This event is a great opportunity for fans to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Saturday, August 10, promises to be an exciting day in the athletics schedule. The men’s marathon will feature Phil Sesemann, a strong contender in the event, while the women’s javelin throw final will see no British athletes competing. This event is a great way to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Sunday, August 11, will see a strong finish to the athletics schedule. The women’s marathon will feature no British athletes, while the men’s 4x400m relay final will see no British athletes competing. This event is a great opportunity for fans to see the athletes in action, with the top performers advancing to the next round.
Some key events to watch out for include the men’s 100m finals, women’s 100m finals, men’s 400m hurdles finals, women’s 800m finals, and men’s decathlon finals. These events are sure to be thrilling, with the top athletes in the world competing for gold medals.
In conclusion, the 2024 Paris Olympics are shaping up to be an unforgettable experience for athletics fans around the world. With so many exciting events taking place, it’s sure to be a thrilling competition. Make sure to check the schedule for the full list of events and athletes competing.