The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing, and gymnastics fans are eagerly awaiting the finals of the team and individual events. The women's gymnastics team final took place on Tuesday, July 30th, but will be re-aired in its entirety on NBC in primetime later that evening. The United States team, led by Simone Biles, are looking to reclaim the gold medal after winning silver in Tokyo.
When and Where to Watch the Gymnastics Finals
Women's Team Final:
- Date: Tuesday, July 30th
- Time: 12:15 p.m. ET (Live) and 8:00 p.m. ET (Primetime)
- Channel: NBC, Peacock, nbcolympics.com
Individual Events:
- Women's All-Around Final: Thursday, August 1st, 12:15 p.m. ET
- Women's Vault Final: Saturday, August 3rd, 10:20 a.m. ET
- Women's Uneven Bars Final: Sunday, August 4th, 9:00 a.m. ET
- Women's Balance Beam Final: Monday, August 5th, 6:36 a.m. ET
- Women's Floor Exercise Final: Monday, August 5th, 8:20 a.m. ET
Where to Watch:
You can watch all of the gymnastics events live on NBC, Peacock, and NBCOlympics.com. You can also stream the events on the NBC Olympics app and the NBC app. To watch on Peacock or the NBC apps, you will need to log in with your cable provider information or sign up for a subscription.
Simone Biles and Team USA
Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic medalist, has called the Paris Olympics her "redemption tour". She will be competing in all four events of the team final, despite a calf injury sustained during qualifying. Biles is widely considered the Greatest of All Time in gymnastics and is expected to be a top contender in the individual events.
The U.S. women's team has high hopes for the competition, and they are favored to win gold after finishing runner-up to Russia in 2021. The team is comprised of Biles, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, and Jade Carey. Chiles will compete in all four events and finished fourth in the all-around during qualifying. Carey is expected to participate in the medal competition despite being impacted by illness at the qualifying session.
Event Lineup for Team USA:
- Vault: Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles
- Uneven Bars: Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee
- Balance Beam: Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee
- Floor Exercise: Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee
The Competitors
Eight teams are competing in the women's team final:
- United States
- Brazil
- Canada
- China
- Great Britain
- Italy
- Japan
- Romania
Brazil boasts a young and talented team led by Flávia Saraiva, known for her elegant floor routines and consistency across all four apparatuses. Canada, with veteran Ellie Black leading the charge, is aiming for a podium finish after narrowly missing out in Tokyo. China's team, featuring Olympic champion Guan Chenchen on uneven bars, is known for its technical precision and difficulty.
The 2024 Olympics will be a thrilling competition for gymnastics, and fans are eagerly anticipating the finals. With Simone Biles and the strong U.S. team in contention, the competition is sure to be exciting. Don't miss out on the action - tune in to NBC, Peacock, or NBCOlympics.com!