Time: 2024-08-04
The second week of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games kicked off with nearly 20 finals and medal events across various sports . Nine sports featured medal events , including gymnastics , athletics , canoe slalom , fencing , judo , rowing , sailing , shooting , and swimming , offering a total of 18 gold medals up for grabs on Thursday , August 1 . The day 's events were highlighted by the women 's all - around gymnastics final , which aired on NBC 's prime - time coverage , followed by multiple swimming finals.
NBC 's prime - time coverage included a roundup of the day 's biggest action , featuring sports such as gymnastics and swimming . Viewers could catch the women 's all - around final , women 's 200 - meter butterfly final , and men 's 200 - meter backstroke final all on Thursday night . The coverage was also available for streaming on Peacock , providing a convenient way to watch the events from anywhere.
As the Paris Olympics coincided with Taylor Swift 's European tour dates , fans speculated about the singer 's potential attendance at the Games . With breaks in her schedule aligning with key events like the opening and closing ceremonies , Swift could make surprise appearances . Additionally , there was an opportunity for Swift to support U.S. gymnast Simone Biles , who performed a floor routine to Swift 's music during the Olympics trials . Biles ' routines set to Swift 's songs could potentially draw the singer to Paris to cheer her on during the competition.
Swift expressed her excitement and support for Simone Biles after the gymnast 's viral performance to her music during the trials . Biles , who incorporated Swift 's songs into her routines , received praise from the singer on social media . The possibility of Swift attending the Olympic events , particularly those featuring Biles , added an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the Games for fans of both the singer and the gymnast.
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