The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, will feature an exciting lineup of swimming events for both men and women. The competition will take place from July 27 to August 9, 2024, at the state-of-the-art Olympic Aquatics Centre. Swimmers from around the world will compete in a variety of events, ranging from sprints to long-distance races, as well as relay events and the grueling 10km open water swim.
Men’s and Women’s Events
The swimming program at the 2024 Olympics will include a total of 35 events, with 17 each for men and women, and one mixed relay event. The events are as follows:
Men’s Events
- 50m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
- 200m Freestyle
- 400m Freestyle
- 800m Freestyle
- 1500m Freestyle
- 100m Backstroke
- 200m Backstroke
- 100m Breaststroke
- 200m Breaststroke
- 100m Butterfly
- 200m Butterfly
- 200m Individual Medley
- 400m Individual Medley
- 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- 4x200m Freestyle Relay
- 4x100m Medley Relay
- 10km Open Water
Women’s Events
- 50m Freestyle
- 100m Freestyle
- 200m Freestyle
- 400m Freestyle
- 800m Freestyle
- 1500m Freestyle
- 100m Backstroke
- 200m Backstroke
- 100m Breaststroke
- 200m Breaststroke
- 100m Butterfly
- 200m Butterfly
- 200m Individual Medley
- 400m Individual Medley
- 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- 4x200m Freestyle Relay
- 4x100m Medley Relay
- 10km Open Water
Mixed Event
- 4x100m Medley Relay
Swimming Schedule
The swimming competition will span 9 days, with prelims taking place in the morning and finals in the evening. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule:
| Date | Event | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| July 27 | Women’s 100m Butterfly – Heats Women’s 400m Freestyle – Heats Men’s 100m Breaststroke – Heats Men’s 400m Freestyle – Heats Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay – Heats Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay – Heats | 5a-7a |
| Women’s 100m Butterfly – Semifinals Men’s 400m Freestyle – Final Women’s 400m Freestyle – Final Men’s 100m Breaststroke – Semifinals Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay – Final Men’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay – Final | 2:30p-4:30p | |
| July 28 | Men’s 200m Freestyle – Heats Men’s 400m Medley – Heats Women’s 100m Breaststroke – Heats Men’s 100m Backstroke – Heats Women’s 200m Freestyle – Heats | 5a-7a |
| Men’s 400m Medley – Final Women’s 100m Butterfly – Final Men’s 200m Freestyle – Semifinals Women’s 100m Breaststroke – Semifinals Men’s 100m Backstroke – Semifinals Men’s 100m Breaststroke – Final Women’s 200m Freestyle – Semifinals | 2:30p-4:30p | |
| July 29 | Women’s 400m Medley – Heats Women’s 100m Backstroke – Heats Men’s 800m Freestyle – Heats | 5a-7a |
| Women’s 400m Medley – Final Men’s 200m Freestyle – Final Women’s 100m Backstroke – Semifinals Men’s 100m Backstroke – Final Women’s 100m Breaststroke – Final Women’s 200m Freestyle – Final | 2:30p-4:30p | |
| July 30 | Men’s 200m Butterfly – Heats Men’s 100m Freestyle – Heats Women’s 1500m Freestyle – Heats Women’s 100m Freestyle – Heats Men’s 200m Breaststroke – Heats Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay – Heats | 5a-7a |
| Men’s 100m Freestyle – Semifinals Men’s 200m Butterfly – Semifinals Women’s 100m Backstroke – Final Men’s 800m Freestyle – Final Women’s 100m Freestyle – Semifinals Men’s 200m Breaststroke – Semifinals Men’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay – Final | 2:30p-4:30p | |
| July 31 | Women’s 200m Breaststroke – Heats Men’s 200m Backstroke – Heats Women’s 200m Butterfly – Heats | 5a-7a |
| Women’s 100m Freestyle – Final Men’s 200m Butterfly – Final Men’s 200m Breaststroke – Final Women’s 1500m Freestyle – Final Men’s 200m Backstroke – Semifinals Women’s 200m Breaststroke – Semifinals Women’s 200m Butterfly – Semifinals Men’s 100m Freestyle – Final | 2:30p-4:30p | |
| August 1 | Women’s 200m Backstroke – Heats Men’s 50m Freestyle – Heats Men’s 200m Medley – Heats Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay – Heats | 5a-7a |
| Women’s 200m Butterfly – Final Men’s 200m Backstroke – Final Women’s 200m Backstroke – Semifinals Women’s 200m Breaststroke – Final Men’s 200m Medley – Semifinals Men’s 50m Freestyle – Semifinals Women’s 4x200m Freestyle Relay – Final | 2:30p-4:30p | |
| August 2 | Men’s 100m Butterfly – Heats Women’s 200m Medley – Heats Women’s 800m Freestyle – Heats 4x100m Mixed Medley – Heats | 5a-7a |
| Men’s 50m Freestyle – Final Women’s 200m Backstroke – Final Men’s 200m Medley – Final Men’s 100m Butterfly – Semifinals Women’s 200m Medley – Semifinals | 2:30p-4:30p | |
| August 3 | Women’s 50m Freestyle – Heats Men’s 1500m Freestyle – Heats Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay – Heats Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay – Heats | 5a-7a |
| Men’s 100m Butterfly – Final Women’s 50m Freestyle – Semifinals Women’s 200m Medley – Final Women’s 800m Freestyle – Final 4x100m Mixed Medley – Final | 2:30p-4:30p | |
| August 4 | Women’s 50m Freestyle – Final Men’s 1500m Freestyle – Final Men’s 4x100m Medley Relay – Final Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay – Final | 12:30p-2:30p |
| August 8 | Women’s 10km Open Water | 1:30a-4:30a |
| August 9 | Men’s 10km Open Water | 1:30a-4:30a |
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Highlights and Expectations
The swimming competition at the 2024 Olympics promises to be filled with thrilling races and incredible performances. Fans can expect to see the world’s best swimmers, including established stars and up-and-coming talent, battling it out for gold medals and Olympic records.
Some of the most anticipated events include:
- The men’s and women’s 100m freestyle, often considered the marquee events of the swimming program
- The men’s and women’s 200m and 400m individual medley, showcasing the most versatile swimmers
- The men’s 1500m and women’s 800m freestyle, tests of endurance and strategy
- The always exciting relay events, where teamwork and national pride are on full display
In addition to the pool events, the open water races will take place in the Seine River, offering a unique and challenging experience for the athletes.
As the swimming world continues to evolve, with new training methods, technological advancements, and rising stars, the 2024 Olympics will serve as a showcase for the sport’s growth and popularity. Fans around the globe will be tuning in to witness the drama, the triumphs, and the unforgettable moments that make Olympic swimming one of the most captivating events of the Summer Games.