Paris Summer Olympics 2024: Schedule for August 4, 2024
by Denise N. Fyffe
August 4, 2024, promises to be a day of exhilarating events at the Paris Olympics, featuring a diverse array of sports and showcasing some of the world’s top athletes, including standout Jamaican competitors.
Morning Highlights:
- Men’s Boxing Semi-Finals: Kicking off the day at midnight, expect intense bouts in multiple weight categories.
- Men’s Golf: Early tee-offs set the stage for a competitive round.
- Women’s Volleyball: Jamaica’s volleyball team, making their debut, aims to impress with their agility and teamwork.
- Men’s Handball Matches
- Men’s Singles Archery Rounds of 16
- Men’s Rapid Fire Pistol and Women’s Skeet Shooting Qualifications
- Athletics Events: Jamaican star Danielle Williams will be a highlight in the women’s 3000m Steeplechase Preliminaries, while fellow Jamaicans compete in the hammer throw and men’s long jump qualifiers.
Afternoon Highlights:
- Women’s 400m Hurdles Preliminaries: Watch out for Jamaican sensation Janieve Russell as she clears hurdles with precision.
- Men’s 110m Hurdles Preliminaries: Jamaica’s Ronald Levy, a top contender, will be aiming for a strong performance.
- Men’s Singles Archery Quarter-Finals
- Women’s Basketball Match: Canada vs. Nigeria
- Women’s Table Tennis Singles Final
Evening Highlights:
- Men’s 100m Semi-Finals: Jamaican sprinters Oblique Seville and Kishane Thompson, who clocked a world-leading time earlier this year, will battle for a spot in the final.
- Women’s 800m Semi-Finals: Jamaica’s Natoya Goule-Toppin, a fierce competitor, will be looking to advance.
- Men’s 1500m Semi-Finals
- Men’s 100m Final: This highly anticipated race will see Jamaican sprinters vying for the gold, aiming to continue the legacy of Usain Bolt.
- Women’s High Jump Final: Shanieka Ricketts, known for her impressive leaps, will be a key competitor.
- Men’s Hammer Throw Final
With Jamaican athletes in the spotlight, August 4 promises to be a day of national pride and thrilling sportsmanship. From the speed of the sprints to the precision of the jumps, the day will highlight the extraordinary talent and determination of Jamaican Olympians.
2024 Paris Olympic Schedule for August 4, 2024

** Paris is six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST).
**Source: Le Monde
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About the writer: Denise N. Fyffe is a publisher and author of over 50 books, for more than 15 years, and enjoys mentoring, gardening and traveling. She is also a trainer and educator, helping others to achieve their dreams.

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