Spotlight on Suni Lee and Noah Lyles: Paris Preview for Sunday, Aug. 4

Track action heats up on Sunday with several Americans in the running to be crowned the world’s fastest man.

PARIS, France — The race to determine the world’s fastest man reaches its climax today as track action heats up at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sunday, August 4, will witness key events that are expected to thrill sports fans globally.

Suni Lee on Uneven Bars

Three years after earning bronze in Tokyo, Suni Lee competes again in the women’s uneven bars. She came in second on this apparatus in the all-around competition, only behind Simone Biles, who showcased her impressive skills on Thursday.

The event kicks off at 3:40 p.m. CEST/9:40 a.m. EDT.

Who Will Be the World’s Fastest Man?

Reigning world champion Noah Lyles is eyeing to be the first American to clinch the 100-meter dash title at the Summer Games since 2004. He faces stiff competition from fellow American Kenny Bednarek and Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson.

Lyles, who had a sluggish start in his first heat, promises to bring his A-game. The semifinals commence at 8:05 p.m. CEST/2:05 p.m. EDT, with the final scheduled for 9:50 p.m. CEST/3:50 p.m. EDT.

In addition to the 100-meter dash, medals will also be contested in women’s high jump and men’s hammer throw on Sunday.

Swimming Competition Wraps Up

The swimming events close out with finals in the men’s and women’s 4×100-meter medley relays. The women’s 50-meter freestyle final, featuring American Gretchen Walsh, takes place at 6:30 p.m. CEST/12:30 p.m. EDT. Walsh aims to win her third medal of the Games, having already earned silver in the 100-meter butterfly and as part of the 4×100-meter freestyle relay.

Shortly thereafter, Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen will compete in the men’s 1,500-meter freestyle. Wiffen already made history with a gold in the 800-meter race.

The final swimming events, the men’s and women’s 4×100-meter medley relays, are set for 7:10 p.m. CEST/1:10 p.m. EDT and 7:32 p.m./1:32 p.m. EDT, respectively.

US Women’s Basketball vs. Germany

The U.S. women’s basketball team has not lost an Olympic game since 1992. Having secured their spot in the quarterfinals, they aim to extend their Olympic winning streak to 58 games. Like the U.S., Germany is also unbeaten in group play so far. Tip-off is at 5:15 p.m. CEST/11:15 a.m. EDT.