Ledecky in good form heading into 400m freestyle final
American swimmer and seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky won her first race of the tournament, narrowly beating Australia's world record holder and reigning Olympic champion Ariarne Titmus in the women's 400-meter freestyle heats.
The two will face off again in tonight's final.
'I felt like Muhammad Ali': Snoop Dogg reflects on Olympic torch experience
Snoop Dogg spoke about his experience carrying the Olympic torch through the streets of Paris yesterday as part of the opening ceremonies.
“It's too hard to put into words, babies,” he said. “I was waving, I was shaking hands, I was kissing babies. I was doing what I was supposed to do. We're here for peace, love, unity and good sportsmanship. That's why we're here.”
Swiatek in action as tennis begins at Roland Garros
This morning, the men's and women's tennis singles kick off on the familiar clay courts of Roland Garros.
This iconic venue hosts the French Open Grand Slam every year, but this summer athletes will also be able to win Olympic gold on the hallowed red clay grounds.
The women's singles has just begun, with Poland's world number one Iga Swiatek taking on Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu. Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff are also in action today.
And once the tennis finishes on Aug. 4, organizers will have 36 hours to convert Court Philippe Chatrier into a boxing arena to host the women's and men's semi-finals and finals.
Synchronized diving brings first Olympic medal to U.S.
Cassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon She won the silver medal in the women's 3-meter synchronized diving, bringing home the first medal of the tournament for the United States.
The gold medal went to the current world champions Zhang Yani and Chen Yiwen of China, who won their second gold medal of the Games, and it is the sixth consecutive time that the Chinese team has won this event.
Great Britain's team of Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew-Jensen won bronze, giving Britain its first women's Olympic diving medal since 1960.
Check out the best moments from Olympic badminton: USA vs China
Badminton can be a fast-paced, intense game that requires lightning-fast reflexes and incredible hand-eye coordination, and it's also one of the few sports in which the United States has never won a medal.
The American pair of Janie Gui and Vinson Qiu began their mixed doubles battle early this morning but lost to Chinese medal contenders Huang Dongping and Feng Yanzhe, who were in top form at this frenetic point in the morning's matches.
US swimmer Husk wins 100m butterfly
U.S. swimmer Tori Huske got off to a strong start in her quest for Olympic gold in the 100-meter butterfly event, putting in a solid performance to take first place in the third heat and advance to the semifinals later today.
The 2022 world champion is one of the favourites to win the gold medal in tomorrow's final.
But she faces stiff competition from compatriot and world record holder Gretchen Walsh.
China wins first gold medal at Paris Olympics
The first of the 329 gold medals won at the Games was won by China, who won the 10m air rifle mixed team event.
The current world champions in this event, China's pair of Huang Yuting and Sheng Lihao, defeated South Korea in the gold medal match.
Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, marking their first appearance on the podium at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Men's Gymnastics: Athletes to Watch
You may know Frederic Richard from TikTok, but if not, he'll be making his Olympic debut on the mat in Paris.
Richard, who placed second at the U.S. National Championships and first at the Olympic Trials, is a welcome addition to the men's gymnastics team as they look to win their first medal since 2008.
Returning to the mat will be Brodie Malone, who suffered a career-ending knee injury last March, but is fully geared up for the Paris Games and hoping to bring home a medal on his speciality, the horizontal bar.
“You never know how much you want something until it's taken from you,” Malone said, “and that's exactly what happened here.”
Men's Street Skateboarding postponed due to bad weather
If you watched the opening ceremony last night, you may have noticed heavy rain pelting Paris.
Bad weather also forced organizers to postpone the men's street skateboarding competition, which was originally scheduled to start this morning in Paris' largest public square, the iconic Place de la Concorde, where the half-pipes, skate ramps and grind rails set up for the competition are still soaking wet and slippery.
The event has been postponed until Monday, July 29th.
Spectators will have to wait to see Japan's 14-year-old skateboarding sensation Ginyu Onodera, one of the favorites to win a medal in Paris.
Where will the first Olympic medal be won?
Shooting has had the honor of awarding medals at its first Olympic Games since the 1972 Munich Olympics, and Paris will be no exception.
The medal match for the 10-meter mixed team air rifle final will begin at 4:30 p.m. ET, with either China or South Korea set to win the first gold medal of the tournament. Both nations advanced to the gold medal match after topping Saturday morning's qualifying round, with Kazakhstan and Germany set to compete for the bronze medal.
On the opening day, 13 medal sets will be awarded in seven sports, including diving, road cycling and rugby sevens, ahead of tonight's pool show.
Day 1 of the Paris Olympics officially begins
The tournament begins! Day one of the 33rd Olympic Games got underway early this morning, with badminton being the first event at the Porte de la Chapelle Arena.
The U.S. team of Vinson Chiu and Jenny Gui competed in the mixed doubles but suffered a heavy defeat to China's Huang Dongping and Feng Yanzhe, who were among the gold medal favorites in that event.
Many other sports have already got underway in Paris this morning: the dressage events got underway amid the stunning views of the Palace of Versailles, and athletes also woke up early for the qualifying rounds in rowing, volleyball and handball.
Twins Kelly and Annie Xu are ready to compete in badminton after taking time off for college and accounting careers.
With twin sisters Kelly and Annie Xu on the other side of the badminton net, it will be difficult for opponents to strategize each other's weaknesses and strengths in a fierce battle.
“It's very difficult for the other team to say, 'Hey, whoever's not up to it today,'” coach Harry Tan laughed.
Though the sisters are unique in every way, their play on the badminton court has made them a unique force, helping them qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics in doubles after a four-year hiatus in which they barely picked up a racket.
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Olympic Village? Try the Olympic Cruise Ship
This year's Olympic surfers won't be heading to Paris.
Instead, athletes will take to the waves in Tahiti, forgoing the famous Olympic Village in favour of a cruise ship docked near the competition venues.
This will be the first time that Olympic athletes will spend the Games in a so-called “floating Olympic village.”
That's because the nearby village of Tschoupo was found to be too small to provide suitable options for arriving athletes, and the Paris Olympic Committee requires all athletes to stay within 45 minutes of the competition venues.
The Olympic surfers will stay at Aranui 5, each with their own private room complete with a real bed and ocean views, plus access to the fitness centre, outdoor pool, library, spa and panoramic bar.
Inside the US team's welcoming experience at the Paris Olympics
For American athletes, the first memorable moment at the Paris Olympics was when members tried on their official Ralph Lauren outfits at the Team USA Welcome Center. TODAY's Hoda Kotb recounts the experience and meets some of the athletes.
