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Olympic track and field takes flight today, with a talented Team USA looking to ascend the podium once again. From early this morning until a few hours before the Closing Ceremony, track and field stars will compete across 48 events in a quest for Olympic glory. USA track and field...

Track & Field Enters the Olympic Fold

NBC News

U.S. nabs relay silver for Ledecky's record 13th medal

Athletics events are officially underway at Paris 2024. Australia secured a bronze medal via Jemima Montag in the 20km Walk on the first day of athletics action. Plenty of Aussies will also be in action on the Friday night/Saturday morning (AEST). The Sporting News outlines tonight's slate of track and...

Olympic athletics schedule tonight: Events, times, Australian athletes, medals in track and field

Sporting News

If you want to witness a gauntlet during the Olympic Games, odds are you'll find one on the track.

Olympics track and field results: Updated 2024 medal winners for every event at Paris Games

USA TODAY

Here's what to know about Friday's track and field events at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including how to watch, TV schedule and streaming options:

Olympic track and field schedule today: What events are happening at Paris Games today

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Turkish sharpshooter Yusuf Dikeç didn't need special lenses or big ear protectors to win the silver medal in the air pistol team event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. With one hand in his pants pocket, Dikeç, 51, shot his way to second place, marking a historic moment for his home country and catapulting himself into internet fandom.

With one hand in his pants pocket, the 51-year-old shot his way to second place, marking a historic moment for his home country and catapulting himself into online fandom.

Here's what you need to know about the full TV schedule for track and field at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including how to watch:

Olympic track and field TV schedule: Full broadcast, streaming schedule for Paris Games

A new study finds that dark chocolate products sold nationwide may contain excessive amounts of heavy metals. The research, led by scientists at George Washington University and published Wednesday in the peer-reviewed Frontiers in Nutrition, examined over 70 dark chocolate products from retailers such as Whole Foods Market, Amazon and GNC. The products were tested to see whether the heavy metals lead, cadmium or arsenic were in them.

Heavy metals, including lead, found in many dark chocolate bars, research shows

Watch as American Sagen Maddalena defeats bronze medalist Qiongyue Zhang of China in a shootout en route to winning silver in the women's 50m 3 positions final in her second Olympic appearance. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Maddalena wins first Olympic medal in 50m 3 positions

PARIS — Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has revealed that she fought at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant. Hafez posted on Instagram that she was “carrying a little Olympian one” hours after she had reached the round of 16 in women’s saber Monday. The 26-year-old...

Fencer reveals she competed at Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant

Behind the scenes on Biles' path to Paris all-around gold

Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles performs a Yurchenko double pike vault in the opening round of the women's all-around final, astonishing fans in Paris as she chases a sixth Olympic gold medal. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Simone Biles looks unbeatable with Yurchenko double pike

Best of the 2024 Paris triathlon

The official start of the Paris Olympics track and field competition began Thursday with the men’s and women’s 20km race walk.

Olympic track & field begins with 20km race walk. Why event is difficult?

USA’s Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss top China in rainy thriller

It was a thrilling performance by Simon Biles in Paris as the legendary gymnast won the gold medal in the individual all-around competition. It was the second time Biles won gold in the event. Team USA also won gold medals in fencing, swimming and rowing. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reports from Paris.

Biles strikes gold, again, in individual all-around competition

The historic prisoner swap that brought the release of Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and others was the result of long and difficult negotiations, not only with Russia but with key American allies. U.S. officials say Germany played a vital role. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports.

Prisoner swap came after long and difficult negotiations with Russia and key allies

Broward County, FL

Coconut Creek, FL

A staffer at a Florida high school was suspended Tuesday after a county school board said she allowed her transgender daughter to play on a girls sports team in violation of state law. The School Board of Broward County voted 5-4 to suspend Jessica Norton from her job as a...

Florida school staffer suspended for allowing trans daughter on girls volleyball team

The Olympic schedule for Friday, Aug. 2, is filled with must-watch events and record-breaking athletes, so be sure to tune in. Highlights include the men's 10,000m track and field final, and the men's 50m freestyle where Caeleb Dressel will look to defend his gold medal. Rowing events include the women’s...

Run to You: U.S. track and field team is ready for Paris

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