The world’s most authoritative voice of cycling, Phil Liggett, has announced he has called his last Olympic Games during an interview with Eddie McGuire.
Known affectionately as the ‘Voice of Cycling’ Liggett has been a mainstay of Olympic cycling commentary, with Paris being his 17th Games.
Liggett – who turns 81-years-old the same day as the Closing Ceremony – called his final Olympic event Sunday in Paris with the Women’s Road Race. While he may have commentated on his final Games, retirement isn’t on the cards quite just yet.
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Nearing the halfway mark of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as Australia’s gold rush continues, we head into a mammoth slate of sports on Day 7, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.
The race is on as the Athletics Track and Field officially gets underway with its opening day at Stade de France. Competing in the first five events in the Men’s Decathlon is Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Ashley Moloney, in the Women’s High Jump Tokyo 2020 silver medalist Nicola Olyslagers will be looking to one-up her best in Paris alongside fellow Aussie Eleanor Patterson, as well as round one of the Women’s 100m with Ella Connolly and Bree Masters.
From the track over to the pool, the action doesn’t stop, with gold medalist and Queen of the Backstroke Kaylee McKeown looking toward her next event, the 200m Individual Medley. All eyes will also be on the 800m Freestyle with gold medalist Ariarne Titmus joining forces in this event against Lani Pallister.
In the rowing, Annabelle McIntyre and Jessica Morrison will be fighting for redemption and a place on the podium in the Women’s Pair Final, after missing out on a medal in this event in Tokyo 2020.
It’s a family affair as the Fox sisters take over the water both competing in the new Olympic discipline of Kayak Cross in the Canoe Slalom. After already securing two gold medals, Jess Fox will be looking to pull off the ultimate feat of a treble, alongside her sister Noemie Fox who is making her Olympic Games debut.
In the team sports, the Boomers face Greece for their next game, the Kookaburras take on India in the Men’s Hockey and the Stingers are up against Canada in the Women’s Water Polo.
Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.
DAY 7 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW
TIME (AEST)
EVENT
FRIDAY AUGUST 2
5.00PM
MEN’S GOLF – ROUND 2 Featuring Australians Min Woo Lee, Jason Day
As women’s sports takes centre stage in Nine’s exclusive coverage of the Paris Olympics, the NRLW promises an exhilarating weekend of top-tier action for the Harvey Norman Women In League Round, with every game live and free on the 9Network.
It starts on Saturday from 11.00am with the defending premiers, Newcastle Knights, playing their first home game at GIO Stadium, against the Canberra Raiders. Both teams are brimming with confidence: Knights hooker Olivia Higgins has scored three tries in her last four games, while Raiders winger Madison Bartlett has four from her past three home games.
Next up, at 12.30pm, the Gold Coast Titans meet the Wests Tigers, aiming to extend the Tigers’ losing streak in Queensland.
For a full preview of the weekend games, the Westpac NRLW Wrap from 10.30am on Saturday morning, with Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson and Marlee Silva, will bring viewers all the latest news in the women’s game.
Then in triple-treat Sunday, Allianz Stadium will host a big double-header: Eels v Sharks, both first-round victors, followed by Roosters v Broncos, both chasing their first win of the season.
The weekend concludes with the third Sunday arvo game: the Cowboys at home to the Dragons in Townsville. The Cowboys need to bounce back after conceding 128 points in their last three home games. For the Dragons, fullback Teagan Berry will be out to add to her tally of 14 tries in her last 12 NRLW appearances.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 3
RAIDERS V KNIGHTS
TITANS V WESTS TIGERS Sunday, August 4
EELS V SHARKS
ROOSTERS V BRONCOS
COWBOYS V DRAGONS
NRLW ROUND 2 FROM SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, AT 10.30AM AEST LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK
As our Aussie athletes shine in Nine’s record-breaking Olympics coverage, the NRL is set to add more excitement with the Harvey Norman Women In League Round, live and free on the 9Network.
The round begins with Thursday Night Footy when the confident Cowboys swagger into Leichhardt Oval to play the struggling Tigers, who need to saddle up big time in defence to keep the high-scoring visitors in check.
Friday Night Footy will light up Perth as the Roosters play their first game there since 1995 when they meet Wayne Bennett’s Dolphins. They are fighting to stay in the top eight while the Roosters sit comfortably in the top four. Victory could come down to two of the best wingers in the competition: Dolphin Jamayne Isaako who snared a hat-trick in Perth last year, and Roosters flyer Dominic Young, with six tries in his last five games on the end of a backline that oozes class.
Danika Mason will lead the NRL on Nine coverage live from Perth, with analysis from Andrew Johns and Billy Slater. Peter Psaltis will call the game while Brad Fittler lends his expert insights from the sideline.
Sunday Arvo Footy will come from a packed house at Belmore Sports Ground when the Bulldogs attack the Canberra Raiders. The Dogs are undefeated at home this season, but the Raiders have had their measure in winning their last nine encounters. Raiders prop Josh Papalii will celebrate his 300th NRL appearance, while try-scoring Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau looms as a potent danger man.
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
Thursday, August 1 THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – COWBOYS V TIGERS
Friday, August 2 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – ROOSTERS V DOLPHINS
Sunday, August 4 SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – BULLDOGS V RAIDERS HOSTPLUS QLD CUP – From 2.10pm. Ipswich Jets v Mackay Cutters, available on the 9Now pop-up channel live and free.
NRL ON NINE: WOMEN IN LEAGUE ROUND ON THE 9NETWORK LIVE & FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, 9GOHD & 9NOW
Men’s Golf will get Day 6 of Paris 2024 into swing, while Kaylee McKeown dives back in to continue her mission to become Australia’s most decorated Olympian, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.
Round 1 of the Men’s Golf is first up featuring Australia’s Min Woo Lee and Jason Day, who will take on the challenging Golf National course.
Under the breathtaking backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, Australia’s men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams take to the sand as the preliminary rounds continue. Sydney 2000 gold medallist and expert commentator Kerri Pottharst is joined by Todd Woodbrodge to call the games exclusively for the 9Network.
In the pool, Kaylee McKeown’s chase for greatness continues in the semi-finals of the 200m backstroke. Having already claimed her third individual gold medal in the 100m backstroke, McKeown now is within striking distance of the all-time Australian Olympic record of four individual gold medals. And don’t miss the Women’s 4x200m freestyle relay final.
After an upset opening game loss, the Opals are back on court, when they look to bounce back against Canada in their second game of the group stages.
Plus a huge day of hockey pits the Kookaburras in a Trans-Tasman battle against New Zealand, and the Hockeyroos meet Argentina.
Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.
DAY 6 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW
As the Olympic Games Paris 2024 provides some truly remarkable images of athletes competing in one of the most beautiful settings for a Games, Australians have turned to Nine’s unparalleled digital cross-platform ecosystem in unprecedented numbers.
Utilising Nine’s unique set of cross platform digital audiences, advertisers are now experiencing the halo effect of being part of big cultural moments that unite Australians.
From Nine’s broadcast TV and 9Now, to nine.com.au and WWOS.com to the smh.com.au, theage.com.au, afr.com and Nine’s audio sites, there has been substantial across-the-board rise in digital consumption of some of Australia’s most known brands.
Total Nine Publishing has recorded 69.2 million page views since the Games began [24/07 – 30/07] while nine.com.au has attracted 6.1 million page views.
Meanwhile, 9Now’s offering of live streaming and 40 FAST channels of Paris 2024 has recorded 1.3 billion minutes during the same period. The FTA BVOD platform has provided 18% incremental reach, with nearly 50% of those who have watched the Olympics solely via 9Now being aged 18-39.
With Nine’s coverage of the Olympics now reaching a National Total TV reach of 15.6 million Australians, brands who have campaigns across Nine’s premium channels are reaping the benefits of reaching audiences at scale.
A world first united media content ecosystem has allowed brands to reach huge audiences at scale in a campaign window that has stretched nearly 10 months called the Road to Paris.
Utilising Nine’s 20 million signed in users, brands can connect with audiences like never before. Nine’s first party data set has 68 different segments and nine Games verticals.
“The Olympic Games is simply the biggest digital event we’ve ever seen,” said Nine’s Director of Sales – Sport Matthew Granger. “Whether it be through streaming or through our premium digital brands, our multi platform content ecosystem is delivering a highly engaged premium environment for our partners at a massive scale, one that only Nine can provide as part of the greatest show on earth.”
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The 9Network’s expert commentators have handed down their verdict of a huge Day 5 of action of Paris 2024, with predictions that tonight is shaping up to be the biggest night of the Games in the pool where Kyle Chalmers could lay claim to be ‘one of the greatest sprinters in history.’
Finals action in the pool places Mollie O’Callaghan, King Kyle Chalmers and Shayna Jack on centre stage in the high octane 100m freestyle events, plus Zac Stubblety-Cook out to defend his 200m breaststroke gold medal from Tokyo.
Olympic gold medallist and 9Network swimming expert, Giaan Rooney, said: “This is shaping up as one of the biggest nights for Australia in the pool in Paris for so many reasons.”
“After her maiden individual Olympic gold in the 200m freestyle, and her lead off leg in the 4 x 100 free on night one being the fastest time in the world this year, Mollie’s confidence will be sky high, while Shayna is a woman on a mission after a history that would have buried most athletes. Expect Shayna to fight her way into medal contention with the grit she has so consistently displayed.
“While for Kyle Chalmers, if he can pull off victory in the Men’s 100m Freestyle, he will go down as one of the greatest sprinters in history.
“Zac is one of Australia’s most unheralded champions. Here to defend his Olympic Gold Medal in the 200m Breaststroke, he has flown under the radar leading into Paris but knows how to perform when it counts.”
The Matildas meet the USA in their final group game Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images
After their heart stopping last gasp win against Zambia, the Matildas face a goliath of women’s football when they meet the U.S.A in their must win final game of the group stages.
Former Australian representative and Channel 9 Women’s football expert, Grace Gill, said: “The final group game against the USA is a monumental task. The Matildas have only beaten them once in their history and the current USA side is looking incredibly sharp under Emma Hayes.
“I’d expect an adjustment to how the Matildas approach this game, whether that’s in personnel, tactics or both.
“I’m looking forward to seeing those changes and hopefully what is the Matildas best performance yet. Undoubtedly it’s going to be an incredible challenge to overcome, but the Matildas love a challenge and put their best foot forward as the underdogs.”
Alex Cullen will have exclusive Australian broadcast access to the stadium in Marseille for the big game, to cover all the action and reaction, live and free on the 9Network.
Jess Fox is back in action chasing her second Paris 2024 gold medal Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
With one gold medal already hanging around her neck, Jess Fox has her eyes set on defending her Canoe Slalom C1 title from Tokyo 2020, in the high charged women’s finals.
9Network Canoe Slalom expert, Richard Fox, said from France: “The C1 Women’s event promises to be a tightly fought final, like the kayak event, with German Elena Lilik, Czech Gabriela Satkova and Tokyo silver medallist, Mallory Franklin of Great Britain the main challengers to Jess Fox world number 1 and defending champion.”
The Hockeyroos take on the USA By Rebecca Greiner – Getty Images
Plus the Hockeyroos will take the next step on their Parisian path in Women’s Hockey, this time against the USA.
9Network Women’s Hockey expert and former Hockeyroos player, Georgie Parker said. “The hockeyroos will take plenty out of their comprehensive win against Great Britain with our seven Olympic debutants settling in. The USA are a notoriously fit and physical team which wewill most definitely be able to match.
“Australia’s defence is the area we need to tidy up most. We were exposed a few too many times in our opening matches, so I’m sure the group will look at this and make sure there are less counter attack opportunists against a fast paced USA side.”
Also featured
Logan Martin in the Men’s BMX freestyle final
Aussie stingers women’s Water Polo against the Netherlands
The Men’s and Women’s triathlon
Rowing Women’s Quadruple/Four Sculls
The final of the Women’s trap shooting
3 x 3 Women’s basketball
Tony Gustavsson, Hayley Raso and Alex Cullen in Marseille ahead of Matildas v USA
9Network Canoe Slalom expert Richard Fox calls his daughters gold medal in Paris
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Australia’s storm towards more medals turns on in Day 5 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live and free on the 9Network and on 9Now.
Settle in for a feast at the pool, where the highly anticipated men’s and women’s 100m Freestyle Finals will reach their peak and have viewers on the edge of their seats.
Elsewhere, Jess Fox returns to the water aiming for her second gold medal in Paris, and to reclaim her title in her signature event, C1 of the Canoe Slalom.
The Matildas, fresh off the back of their exhilarating nail biting showdown against Zambia, face the ultimate pressure test as they look to qualify through the group stage in their final match against one of the most successful women’s teams in the world, USA.
On the BMX Freestyle course, Logan Martin will have to pull out all the tricks in the hopes of securing a second gold medal, in defence of his Tokyo 2020 win, alongside fellow Aussie Natalya Diehm hoping to claim her first in the women’s event.
In addition, the Hockeyroos look to continue their unbeaten run in both their next match ups against USA and Great Britain.
Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.
DAY 5 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW
TIME (AEST)
EVENT
WEDNESDAY JULY 31
4.00PM
WOMEN’S TRIATHLON Featuring Australians Natalie Van Coevorden, Sophie Linn
5.30PM
ROWING – PAIR, DOUBLE SCULLS SEMI FINALS AND QUAD SCULLS FINAL
6.00PM
JUDO – WOMEN’S 70KG ELIMINATIONS Featuring Australian Aoife Coughlan
As Team Australia’s gold rush continues, Nine’s broadcast of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 has now reached 14.8 million Australians. While 9Now has delivered record audiences across the first four days of the Games, Channel 9 and 9Gem are the powerhouse that is delivering almost 75% of the total audience.
As the competition enters its fifth day, Nine’s 24/7 coverage of Olympics on Channel 9 and 9Gem has reached 12.2 million Australians, once again proving that television is the best way to build reach at speed, bringing the nation together as our athletes strive for Olympic glory.
Nine’s broadcast of Paris 2024 has shown the combination of live broadcast television, live streaming and on demand television – Total Television – is the most powerful way to reach audiences at scale. It delivers a better ROI than any other platform and it makes other channels work harder.
On Day 3, prime time on Channel 9 and 9Gem delivered a 61.6% share of People 25-54 and a massive 67% share of People 16-39 across the 5 City Metro, illustrating the power of live broadcast television to deliver audiences at scale.
Days 1-3 has achieved a National Total TV Reach of 14.8 million, with Nine delivering its highest reach in VOZ history across live broadcast, live streaming and on demand television.
The Olympics is delivering a powerful lead in to Nine’s 6pm news bulletin with 9News delivering its highest daily audiences this year on Day 3. 9News delivered a Total TV audience of 1.6m and its highest 9Now audience ever with a massive 212,000 people watching on 9Now.
Nine’s Chief Sales Officer, Michael Stephenson, said: “The Olympic Games are proving the power of Total TV. The audiences are huge. No one can argue that the most powerful place to advertise is across live broadcast, live streaming and on demand television.”
“The live broadcast audiences are the foundation, delivering 75% of our Total TV audience. 9Now is delivering incremental reach of close to 20% and 50% of our 9Now audience is under 40. Nine and 9Now are the super couple. The best of broadcast and the best of digital.”
“The best part of this is, this isn’t an Olympics thing. This is a television thing. Total Television is here. If you buy the platforms together it will deliver better results than social video. If you are an advertiser, you should be increasing your investment in live broadcast, increasing your investment in live streaming and increasing your investment in on demand TV. Those that are, are getting better business results.”
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Australia’s glorious gold rush in Paris goes up a notch on Day 4 of the Olympic Games, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.
We’ve got the need for speed in the pool, where Kyle Chalmers, Mollie O’Callaghan and Shayna Jack dive in for the Men’s and Women’s 100m freestyle, while Kaylee McKeown loads up for the 100m backstroke.
Hot shots Elijah Winnington and Sam Short go on the hunt for their maiden Olympic title in the Men’s 800m freestyle finals and the relays return with the Men’s 4x200m freestyle.
Patty Mills and Josh Giddey are out to ignite the Boomers best when they take on Canada, headed up by NBA hot shot Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, in their second pool match.
Jess Fox has her eyes set on a second Paris 2024 gold medal, when she begins her defence of her Tokyo 2020 win in the Women’s Canoe Slalom C1 event. While the Women’s Rugby Sevens action flies into the semi-final and gold medal matches.
Elsewhere, Logan Martin will pull out all the tricks of the trade when the BMX freestyle kicks off, the Kookaburras take on Belgium in men’s hockey and Australia serves up against Poland in the men’s Beach Volleyball held under the Eiffel Tower.
Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.
DAY 4 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW
SHOOTING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S TRAP QUALIFYING Featuring Australians James Willett, Mitchell Eiles, Catherine Skinner, Penny Smith
5.30PM
ROWING – SINGLE SCULLS QUARTERFINALS & DOUBLE SCULLS SEMI FINALS
6.00PM
JUDO Featuring Australian Katharina Haecker
6.30PM
MEN’S WATER POLO – AUSTRALIA v SERBIA
7.00PM
SWIMMING HEATS Featuring Australians Kyle Chalmers & William Yang (100m Freestyle), Lani Pallister & Mo Johnson (1500m Freestyle), Mollie O’Callaghan & Shayna Jack (100m Freestyle)
7.00PM
BOXING
7.00PM
EQUESTRIAN – DRESSAGE TEAM & INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIER Featuring Australians Simone Pearce, Jayden Brown, William Matthew
