Sports most likely to be watched at the Paris 2024 Olympics in the U.S.
During a May 2024 survey, it was found that gymnastics was the sport adults in the United States were most likely to watch in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Overall, 37 percent of respondents answered that they were likely to watch gymnastic events at the 2024 Games. Meanwhile, 31 percent of survey participants said they were likely to watch the swimming.
How many events were there at the Paris 2024 events?
The 2024 Paris Olympics featured 32 different sports. Aquatics and Athletics led with the highest number of events, with 48 and 49 respectively, while gymnastics included 18 events. Among the venues for the Paris 2024 Olympics, the gardens at the Palace of Versailles had the largest capacity, accommodating up to 80,000 spectators. The Stade de France, which hosted athletic events, rugby sevens, and the closing ceremony, had a capacity of over 70,000.
How interested was the U.S. population in watching the 2024 Paris Olympics?
According to a June 2024 survey in the United States, interest in watching the Paris 2024 Olympics was mixed. While a quarter of the population indicated they had no interest in the games, approximately two-thirds expressed a desire to watch. Nonetheless, the appeal of the games was reflected in the strong viewership for the opening ceremony, which attracted on average 28.6 million U.S. TV viewers. This figure also represents the highest viewership for an Olympic opening ceremony since 2012.
