The 2024 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France, will mark Katie Ledecky’s fourth appearance—making her the eighth American swimmer to ever do so.
Not only is that impressive, but she’s also the most decorated female swimmer in the world. She has claimed 20+ titles, including “The GOAT.”
Ledecky will compete from July 27 to August 3, starting with the 200m freestyle and ending with the 800m. Scroll down to see when her Olympic swimming events occur and how you can watch greatness on TV.
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How to watch Katie Ledecky at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Katie Ledecky will compete in three individual swimming events at the 2024 Summer Olympics: the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle. She will also participate in the 4x200m freestyle relay.
So far in the 2024 Olympics, Katie Ledecky has won gold in the 1500 and 800-meter and bronze in the 400-meter freestyle swim events. She’s also won silver in the 4×200-meter relay with teammates Paige Madden, Erin Gemmell, and Claire Weinstein.
If you’re unfamiliar with her stellar achievements, she’s the queen of gold among female swimmers. She holds the world record for the 800-meter freestyle and recently outdid her own world-record time in the 1500-meter freestyle at the June 2024 trials.
Katie Ledecky with a DOMINANT 1500m free win in Indianapolis. 🔥
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) June 20, 2024
Katie Grimes will join her in this event in Paris.
📺 NBC & @peacock | #SwimTrials24 pic.twitter.com/CQklctFNxJ
You can watch all of Katie Ledecky’s swimming events live on Peacock, USA Network, and NBC. If you’re busy getting ready for the day or at work, you can stream her events on Peacock whenever you’d like. Let’s dive into the TV schedule.
Katie Ledecky TV schedule
| Category | Date | Time (ET) | How to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women’s 400m freestyle – Heats | Saturday, July 27 | 5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Women’s 400m freestyle – Final | Saturday, July 27 | 2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Women’s 1500m freestyle – Heats | Tuesday, July 30 | 5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Women’s 1500m freestyle – Final | Wednesday, July 31 | 2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay – Heats | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay – Final | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
| Women’s 800m freestyle – Heats | Friday, Aug. 2 | 5:00 a.m. | Peacock, USA Network, NBC |
| Women’s 800m freestyle – Final | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 2:30 p.m. | Peacock, NBC |
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How to watch Katie Ledecky FAQ
How many events will Katie Ledecky compete in for the 2024 Olympics?
Katie Ledecky will compete in four total swimming events: the 400m, 800m, and 1500m individually, and the 4x200m relay event. She will be looking to win her eighth (or more) Olympic gold medal.
When did Katie Ledecky go to the Olympics?
Ledecky made her Olympic debut at the 2012 London Olympics when she was 15. She went on to compete in the 2016 Rio and 2021 Tokyo Olympics and most recently qualified for Paris 2024.
When does Katie Ledecky compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics?
Ledecky will compete in the 400m freestyle on July 27, 1500m on July 30 and 31, 4x200m relay on August 1, and 800m on August 2 and 3.
Did Katie Ledecky win the 400-meter freestyle swim event?
Katie Ledecky won bronze in the 400-meter freestyle swim with a time of 4:00.86.
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Our sports and TV experts have tested and used Peacock for years, been fans of the Olympics since we were kids, and researched the 2024 Summer Olympics for months. With our experience watching sports and using streaming services, we crafted this guide for Katie Ledecky fans.
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