2024 Summer Olympics in Review

SportsTravel was on location from the Olympic Summer Games focusing not only on the competition but giving readers a chance to learn more about what’s going on behind the scenes. Here is a comprehensive guide with facts about the world’s most prestigious sporting event with information, schedules and links to our content. You can always check out some behind-the-scenes access as well at our Instagram story from Paris as well. Paris hosted the Summer Olympic Games for the third time (1900 and 1924), joining London as the only three-time hosts. Los Angeles will join that group as a three-time in 2028.

What’s Happened So Far

August 12: Closing Ceremony Marks Handoff to LA28

August 11: An American in Paris: Observations from a Memorable Olympic Games

August 10: LA28 Plans for ‘No Car’ Games and More

August 10: Paris 2024 Credits Early Engagement for Success of Olympics

August 9: A Marriage Made in Orange: Mission Viejo and the Dutch Olympic Team

August 9: USA Swimming CEO Tim Hinchey on the Paris Olympics

August 8: Getting Around The Olympics: Paris Metro System Takes Fans to Venues

August 8: For USA Artistic Swimming, a Win Beyond the Pool

August 7:  At the Olympic Summer Games, a Winter Gold at Last

August 6: Future Olympic Hosts Learn from Paris 2024

August 5: 2024 Olympics: Midway Grades for the Games

August 5: Noah Lyles’ Dramatic Olympic Win Boosts USA Track & Field’s Brand

August 4: USA Water Polo Capitalizes on Celebrity Success, Sees Organizational Uplift

August 3: Biles, Ledecky, Marchand, Nadal — An Olympics Made for Legends

August 1: Léon Marchand Enters French Sporting History at the Olympics

July 31: Olympic Triathletes Swim in Seine After Days of Bacterial Concerns

July 31: USA Rugby Gets $4 Million Donation From Michele Kang After Bronze Medal Win

July 30: An American in Paris: Eiffel Tower Shines Above All Olympic Venues

July 30: Paris Battles Heat as Climate Change Rocks Olympics

July 28: Looking Back on the Best (and Wettest) Olympic Opening Ceremony Ever

July 28: Paris’ Iconic Olympic Venues Praised by Athletes, NGB Leaders

July 28: An American in Paris: Behind the Scenes at the Olympic Summer Games

July 26: Why the IOC Hopes Paris Revitalizes the Olympic Movement

July 25: Explaining the Dispute Between USADA And WADA

July 25: USOPC Leadership Not Concerned over Salt Lake Host Contract Clause

July 24: Salt Lake City Approved as 2034 Winter Olympic Host

July 24: IOC Approves French Alps Bid to Host 2030 Winter Olympics

What Venues Hosted Events?

The Games took place in 17 cities across France and Teahupo’o on the French Polynesian island of Tahiti, which hosted the two-day surfing competition 9,765 miles from Paris. The motto of the 2024 Paris Olympics is “Games Wide Open” and organizers integrated venues within the landscape of the city and region. The full list of Olympic venues is here.

What is the mascot of the 2024 Summer Olympics?

The Phryge, a tri-colored mascot based on the shape and form of the Phrygian red cloth cap, a symbol of freedom for France throughout its history.

What are the sporting events?

Here’s the full list with links to several of our preview stories that involve each sport.

Archery: July 25 to August 4, Invalides
Artistic gymnastics: July 25 to August 4, Bercy Arena
Artistic swimming: August 5-10, Aquatics Centre
Athletics: August 1-11, Stade de France (track and field), Trocadero (race walks), Invalides (marathons)
Badminton: July 27 to August 5, La Chapelle Arena
3×3 Basketball: July 30 to August 5, La Concorde
Basketball: July 27 to August 11, Pierre Mauroy Stadium (group phase) and Bercy Arena (finals)
Beach volleyball: July 27 to August 10, Eiffel Tower Stadium
Boxing: July 27 to August 10, North Paris Arena and Roland-Garros Stadium
Breaking: August 9-10, La Concorde
Canoe slalom: July 27 to August 5, Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium – Whitewater
Canoe sprint: August 6-10, Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium – Flatwater
Cycling BMX: July 30 to August 2, La Concorde (freestyle), BMX Stadium (racing)
Cycling mountain bike: July 28-29, Elancourt Hill
Cycling road: July 27 to August 4, Pont Alexandre III (time trials), Trocadero (road races)
Cycling track: August 5-11, National Velodrome
Diving: July 27 to August 10, Aquatics Centre
Equestrian: July 27 to August 6, Chateau de Versailles
Fencing: July 27 to August 4, Grand Palais
Field Hockey: July 27 to August 9, Yves-du-Manoir Stadium
Football: July 24 to August 10, Bordeaux Stadium, Geoffroy-Guichard Stadium, La Beaujoire Stadium, Lyon Stadium, Marseille Stadium, Nice Stadium and Parc de Princes (finals)
Golf: August 1-10, Le Golf National
Handball: July 25 to August 11, South Paris Arena (group stage), Pierre Mauroy Stadium (knockout phase)
Judo: July 27 to August 3, Champ-de-Mars Arena
Marathon swimming: August 8-9, Pont Alexandre III
Modern pentathlon: August 8-11, North Paris Arena (ranking round), Chateau de Versailles
Rhythmic gymnastics: August 8-10, La Chapelle Arena
Rowing: July 27 to August 3, Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium – Flatwater
Rugby sevens: July 24-30, Stade de France
Sailing: July 28 to August 8, Marseille Marina
Shooting: July 27 to August 5, Chateauroux Shooting Centre
Skateboarding: July 27 to August 7, La Concorde
Sport climbing: August 5-10, Le Bourget Climbing Venue
Surfing: July 27 to August 4, Teahupo’o, Tahiti
Swimming: July 27 to August 4, Paris La Defense Arena
Table tennis: July 27 to August 10, South Paris Arena
Taekwondo: August 7-10, Grand Palais
Tennis: July 27 to August 4, Roland Garros
Trampoline gymnastics: August 2, Bercy Arena
Triathlon: July 30 to August 5, Pont Alexandre III
Volleyball: July 27 to August 11, South Paris Arena
Water polo: July 27 to August 11, Aquatics Centre, Paris La Defense Arena
Weightlifting: August 7-11, South Paris Arena
Wrestling: August 5-11, Champ-de-Mars Arena

How can I watch the Olympics?

Peacock streamed every event live and has replays on demand available for subscribers.