ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Olympic games in Paris are finally here. Team USA athletes are ready to compete and try to bring home the gold.
While we're all rooting for Team USA, there's just something about knowing your state is being represented. Thankfully, there is no shortage of athletes with Florida ties representing the U.S. in Paris.
With more than 50 athletes with ties to the Sunshine State, including more than a dozen hailing from the Tampa Bay region, it can be hard to keep track of when they're all competing.
We dug through the schedule and found when our Florida athletes will take the stage over the weekend.
Here's what you need to know. All times are Eastern.
July 27
3 a.m. — 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Qualification: Mary Tucker of Sarasota
6 a.m. — Tennis: Women's Singles First Round: Danielle Collins of St. Petersburg
TBD — Tennis: Women's Doubles First Round: Coco Gauff of Delray Beach
9:35 a.m. — Water Polo: Women's Preliminary Round, Group B Match 2: Ashleigh Johnson of Miami
July 28
3:15 a.m. — 10m Air Rifle Women's Qualification: Mary Tucker of Sarasota
TBD — Judo - Women -52 kg Elimination Round of 32 Game 9: Angelica Delgado of Miami
6 a.m. — Skateboarding: Women's Street Prelims: Poe Pinson of Fernandina
How to watch the Opening Ceremony live and on Primetime
The Summer Olympics will officially kick off Friday with a first-of-its-kind Opening Ceremony in the heart of Paris.
The event is expected to last nearly four hours and will feature dozens of boats floating down the Seine River carrying thousands of Olympic athletes to the Eiffel Tower. The French weather service said Thursday rain showers could hit the Paris region when the ceremony takes place.
The 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony will be shown live across the U.S. and later in Primetime on Friday evening.
NBC and Peacock will have live coverage beginning at noon Eastern on Friday, July 26.
Cable, satellite or streaming authentication will be required to watch the NBC Olympics or Peacock live streams.
Telemundo will also provide Spanish-language coverage beginning at 1 p.m. ET.