The first full day of action at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is officially here, with plenty of events underway and several Americans already receiving medals.
While viewers got a sneak peek of men’s gymnastics early Saturday morning, those eager to see star gymnast Simone Biles make her Olympic return won’t have much longer to wait.
In addition to Biles, the women’s team includes Minnesota native Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carrey and Hezley Rivera.
Biles, whose Chicago Bears player husband will be at the Games, is considered one of the greatest gymnasts of all time.
A draw earlier this year placed the women’s team in the second subdivision for the qualifying round, and the men’s team in the first subdivision. After qualifying, the top teams will compete in the team finals, with the top athletes in the all-around and each event also competing in those finals.
As one of the most anticipated events of the 2024 Games, here is the complete guide to follow it every step of the way:
July 28
Sport: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Qualifications (USA Subdivision 2)
When the event occurs: Competition begins at 2:30 a.m. CT; American Subdivision begins at 4:40 a.m. CT
When it will be broadcast: Coverage begins on E! at 4:45 a.m., on NBC 5 at 5:00 a.m. CT, on E! at 7:50 a.m. and once again at 11:00 a.m.; primetime coverage airs on NBC 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Who to watch: Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee
VIDEO: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Qualification
July 30
Sport: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Team Final*
When the event occurs: 11:15 a.m. (Central Time)
When it will be broadcast: Coverage begins on NBC 5 at 11:15 a.m. CT; it will be rebroadcast in prime time starting at 7 p.m.
Who to watch: Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee
1st of August
Sport: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics All-Around Final
When the event occurs: 11:15 a.m. (Central Time)
When it will be broadcast: Coverage begins at 11:15 a.m. CT on NBC 5 and again in primetime at 7 p.m. CT
Who to watch: Simone Biles, Suni Lee (If they are qualified)
August 3
Sport: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Vault Final*
When the event occurs: 9:20 a.m. (Central Time)
When it will be broadcast: Coverage begins on E! starting at 8:15 a.m. CT; the final events will air on NBC 5 at 3:30 p.m. and again in primetime at 7 p.m.
Who to watch: Simone Biles or Suni Lee (If qualified)
August 4th
Sport: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Uneven Bars Final
When the event occurs: 8:40 CT
When it will be broadcast: Coverage begins at 8 a.m. on NBC 5; it will re-air in prime time starting at 6 p.m. CT
Who to watch: Simone Biles or Suni Lee (If qualified)
5 August
Sport: Women’s artistic gymnastics beam final
When the event occurs: 5:38 a.m. Central Time
When it will be broadcast: The broadcast begins at 4:45 a.m. CT on E! and on NBC 5 starting at 8:30 a.m. CT. It will re-air in prime time on NBC 5 starting at 7 p.m.
Who to watch: Simone Biles or Suni Lee (If qualified)
Sport: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Floor Exercise Final
When the event occurs: 07:23 CT
When it will be broadcast: The broadcast begins at 4:45 a.m. CT on E! and on NBC 5 starting at 8:30 a.m. CT. It will re-air in prime time on NBC 5 starting at 7 p.m.
Who to watch: Simone Biles or Suni Lee (If qualified)
