The 2024 Olympics begin this week, and this year gymnastics is one of the first sports on the agenda, bringing big names like Simone Biles, Suni Lee and more to the world stage.
The event is traditionally one of the most popular of the Games and this year the competition will begin on Saturday.
The men’s team features Deerfield native Paul Judah along with Brody Malone, Frederick Richard, Asher Hong and Stephen Nedoroscik.
Suburban gymnast Paul Judah will travel to Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics, where he will perform the Yurchenko double pike, making him one of the few men to attempt the vault, NBC Chicago’s Alex Maragos reports.
On the women’s side, the team includes Biles, 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. Lee, an Olympic medalist and Team USA veteran, is from the Midwest but has roots in Minnesota.
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.
Here’s the complete guide to watching one of the most anticipated sports of the Games.
July 27
Sport: Qualification in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (USA Subdivision 1)
When the event occurs: 4 a.m. Central Time
When it will be broadcast: Coverage begins at 4 a.m. CT on NBC 5. It will replay in prime time at 8 p.m. CT on NBC 5.
Who to watch: Paul Juda, Frédéric Richard
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
July 29
Sport: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Team Final*
When the event occurs: 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)
When it will be broadcast: Coverage begins on NBC 5 at 10:30 a.m. CT; the event will be rebroadcast in prime time starting at 7 p.m. CT
Who to watch: Paul Juda
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
July 31
Event: Men’s All-Around Final
When it happens: 10:30 a.m. (Central Time)
When it will be broadcast: 10:30 a.m. CT on NBC 5
Local athletes to watch: Paul Juda, Frederick Richard (if qualified)
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: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Floor Exercise Final*
When the event occurs: 8:30 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: Paul Juda or Frédéric Richard (If qualified)
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)
Sport: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Pommel Horse Final*
When the event occurs: 5:10 p.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: Paul Juda or Frédéric Richard (If qualified)
August 4th
Sport: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Rings Final*
When the event occurs: 8:00 a.m. Central Time
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: Paul Juda or Frédéric Richard (If qualified)
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)
Sport: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Vault Final
When the event occurs: 9:24 a.m. (Central Time)
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: Paul Juda or Frédéric Richard (If qualified)
5 August
Sport: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Parallel Bars Final
When the event occurs: 04:45 (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: Paul Juda or Frédéric Richard (If qualified)
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: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics High Bar Final
When the event occurs: 6:33 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: Paul Juda or Frédéric Richard (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)
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