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Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 14 schedule highlights

Breaking will make its Olympic debut today, with Australia’s Rachael Gunn – who goes by her breaking name RayGun – dancing up a storm at La Concorde in Day 14 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, screening live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

With the Aussie medal rush in full swing, the day’s action starts with the men’s Marathon Swimming. Australians Nicholas Sloman and Kyle Lee will hope to continue the medal surge.  

The Opals will take on the USA in the semi-finals of the Women’s Basketball; the Aussies will take on the semi-finals of the Women’s K-2 500m and Men’s K-2 500m semi-finals canoe sprint; while Maddison Keeney will be trying to dive for a medal in the Women’s 3m Springboard Final.

Elsewhere, there’s the Gold Medal match of the Women’s Beach Volleyball; the Gold Medal final for the Men’s Football, and the Women’s Hockey Gold Medal match. 

Track and Field at Stade de France will see a huge night of medal events, including Australians competing in the Men’s Triple Jump Final (Connor Murphy); the Women’s Heptathlon 800m (Tori West and Camryn Newton-Smith) and Women’s 10,000m Final (Lauren Ryan). There will also be the Women’s and Men’s 4x100m Relay Final, the Women’s 400m Final, Men’s 400m Hurdles Final and Women’s 10,000m Final.

Tori West will compete in the Women’s Heptathlon 800m (Getty Images)

DAY 14 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
FRIDAY AUGUST 9
3.30PMMEN’S MARATHON SWIMMING 
Featuring Australians Nicholas Sloman, Kyle Lee 
5.00PMWOMEN’S GOLF – ROUND 3 
5.00PMTAEKWONDO 
Featuring Australian Leon Sejranovic 
6.00PM ATHLETICS 
Heats 
6.00PMDIVING – MEN’S 10M PLATFORM PRELIMS
Featuring Australians Cassiel Rousseau & Jaxon Bowshire 
6.00PMRHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS
6.15PMSPORT CLIMBING 
6.30PMCANOE SPRINT 
Featuring Australians Ella Beere & Ally Bull; and Tom Green & Jean van der Westhuyzen 
10.00PMCYCLING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S SPRINTS 
11.00PMWEIGHTLIFTING
Featuring Australian Kyle Bruce
11.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD FINAL 
Featuring Australian Maddison Keeney
11.00PMWOMEN’S FOOTBALL – BRONZE MEDAL MATCH 
Spain v Germany
SATURDAY AUGUST 10
12.00AMBREAKING – WOMEN’S PRELIMS
Featuring Australian Rachael Gunn
1.30AMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S SEMI FINALS 
Australia v USA
2.00AMCYCLING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S SPRINTS FINALS 
2.00AMMEN’S FOOTBALL – GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
France v Spain
3.00AM – 6.00AMATHLETICS 
Featuring Australians in the Men’s Triple Jump Final (Connor Murphy); the Women’s Heptathlon 800m (Tori West and Camryn Newton-Smith) and Women’s 10,000m Final (Lauren Ryan).  Women’s and Men’s 4x100m Relay Final, the Women’s 400m Final, Men’s 400m Hurdles Final and Women’s 10,000m Final.
3.30AMWEIGHTLIFTING 
Featuring Australian Jacqueline Nichele 
4.00AMBREAKING – WOMEN’S FINALS
4.00AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
Netherlands v China 
5.00AMBEACH VOLLEYBALL – WOMEN’S GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
5.00AMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S SEMI FINALS 
France v Belgium

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Friday, August 9, 2024

NRLW Round 3 builds on the Olympic action

As Nine’s record-breaking Olympics coverage comes to a close, the NRLW is set to deliver another top lineup of matches this weekend, live and free on the 9Network.

Coverage starts on Saturday at 11.00am AEST with the Roosters v Tigers clash. Veteran Samantha Bremner, having returned to competition after her 2022 retirement, will be out to make an impact for the Roosters, alongside standouts Jessica Sergis and Tarryn Aiken. The Wests Tigers, coming off a loss to the Titans, need a victory to climb the ladder. Losana Lutu will be a dangerous asset for the Tigers, a rising playmaker.

Next up at 12.45pm, the Raiders host the Sharks at GIO Stadium in Canberra. The Green Machine have three wins from their last five home games. Viewers can expect to see prop Sophie Holyman back on the field after being unable to finish the game in last week’s loss to the Knights. Meanwhile, Sharks coach Tony Herman will be focusing on maintaining his team’s strong defence, especially with fullback Jada Taylor sidelined for the season with an ACL injury.

For a comprehensive preview of the weekend’s matches, viewers can turn to the Westpac NRLW Wrap from 10.30am on Saturday, with Emma Lawrence, Ruan Sims, Allana Ferguson and Marlee Silva.

On Sunday, the NRLW action continues with a double-header at Brisbane’s Totally Workwear Stadium. The Cowboys will take on the Eels at 12.00pm, with Cowboys winger Jakiya Whitfeld aiming to add to her try-double in Round 2. And can Eels centre Rory Owen, who scored in her first two appearances, back it up for Round 3?

Then it’s a Sunshine State showdown between the Broncos and Titans. The Broncos, chasing their first win of the season, are without Brianna Clarke, who is serving a two-match suspension for a shoulder charge. The undefeated Titans will field an unchanged featuring superstar centre Jamie Chapman, who has 12 tries under her belt from her past eight games.

Wrapping up the round, the Newcastle Knights get the home-game advantage against a Dragons team looking to bounce back from another loss last weekend.  

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Saturday, August 10

ROOSTERS V WESTS TIGERS

RAIDERS V SHARKS

Sunday, August 11

COWBOYS V EELS

BRONCOS V TITANS

KNIGHTS V DRAGONS   

NRLW ROUND 3
FROM SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, AT 11.00AM AEST
LIVE AND FREE ON THE 9NETWORK

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For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland 
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 8, 2024

NRL Round 23: finals in the spotlight

Amid Australia’s record medal tally at the Paris Olympics, the absorbing NRL on Nine action continues with Round 23, with the spotlight on finals places, live and free on the 9Network.

On Thursday Night Footy at Accor Stadium, the ladder-leading Storm clash with an injury-ravaged Rabbitohs team battling to avoid their 13th loss of the season. The return of halfback Cody Walker will boost the Bunnies, while the Storm will be ruthless in rebounding from a surprise loss to the Dragons. With new winger Grant Anderson in exceptional try-scoring form, the Storm will look to rack up the points for another win as they chase the minor premiership.

In the local derby on Friday Night Footy, the Eels face the second-placed Panthers. The Eels, determined to finish the season strongly, are fielding the same team that upset the Warriors in Round 22. Two of the key players are Eels fullback Clint Gutherson, who has scored five tries in his last seven games against the Panthers, and the masterful Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary, who has amassed 52 points in his last three games.

Nine’s coverage from Commbank Stadium will be led by Danika Mason, with expert commentary from Phil Gould, Johnathan Thurston, Billy Slater and Andrew Johns. Peter Psaltis will call the game, with Paul Gallen and Emma Lawrence providing sideline updates.

And on Sunday Arvo Footy, it’s a home game for the Newcastle Knights against the Wests Tigers. The Knights, who must win to retain any hope of sneaking into the top eight, will be looking for a five-star performance from fullback Kalyn Ponga. For Benji Marshall’s Tigers, a long-overdue win might rely on the performance of crafty halfback Aidan Sezer, who needs three points to hit 500 in his NRL career.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Thursday, August 8

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – RABBITOHS V STORM

Friday, August 9

FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – EELS V PANTHERS

Sunday, August 11

SUNDAY ARVO FOOTY – KNIGHTS V TIGERS

HOSTPLUS QLD CUP – From 2.10pm. Norths Devils v Wynnum Manly Seagulls, available on the 9Now pop-up channel live and free.

NRL ON NINE: ROUND 23
ON THE 9NETWORK
LIVE & FREE ON CHANNEL 9HD, 9GOHD & 9NOW

Follow NRL on Nine on Instagram, Facebook & X 

For further information, please contact:
Claudine Blondeau
Communications Manager, Nine Queensland 
cblondeau@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 13 schedule highlights

Viewers will dive into Day 13 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 with Australians Chelsea Gubecka and Moesha Johnson as they take on the Women’s Marathon Swim down the Seine, screened on the 9Network and 9Now.

Australia’s Women Beach Volleyball dream team Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy will be keeping their mission of a gold medal alive in the semi-final at the foot of the iconic Eiffel Tower. 

The superstar power of the USA Men’s Basketball team will take on Serbia – who had a thrilling win over the Boomers – in the Men’s Basketball semi-finals. The winner will take on either hometown heroes France or Germany, who will also compete in their semi-finals today.    

It’s a big night at Stade de France with competition at the Athletics including Women’s Heptathlon Shot Put with Australians Tori West and Camryn Newton-Smith; the Women’s Long Jump final; Noah Lyles will aim to break Usain Bolt’s record in the Men’s 200m Final; Women’s 400m Hurdles and Men’s 110m Hurdles.

DAY 13 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
THURSDAY AUGUST 8
3.30PMWOMEN’S MARATHON SWIMMING 
Featuring Australians Chelsea Gubecka, Moesha Johnson 
5.00PMGOLF – WOMEN’S ROUND 2
Featuring Australians Minjee Lee and Hannah Green
5.00PMTAEKWONDO 
Featuring Australian Stacey Hymer 
6.00PM ATHLETICS 
Featuring Australians Tori West & Camryn Newton-Smith (Heptathlon), Women’s & Men’s 4x100m Relay Heats 
6.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD SEMI FINALS
featuring Australians Maddison Keeney and Alysha Koloi
6.00PMSPORT CLIMBING 
Featuring Australian Oceana Mackenzie
6.00PMRHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS – INDIVIDUAL ALL-AROUND QUALIFYING 
Featuring Australian Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva 
6.30PMCANOE SPRINT 
7.30PMWRESTLING 
Featuring Australian Jayden Lawrence 
10.00PMHOCKEY – MEN’S BRONZE MEDAL MATCH 
India v Spain
11.00PMDIVING – MEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD FINAL featuring Australian Kurtis Mathews  
FRIDAY AUGUST 9
1.00AMCYCLING including Women’s Keirin and Men’s Omnium gold medals
1.30AMBASKETBALL – MEN’S SEMI FINALS 
France v Germany
3.00AM – 6.00AMATHLETICS including Women’s Heptathlon Shot Put with Australians Tori West, Camryn Newton-Smith; the Women’s Long Jump final; Men’s 200m Final; Women’s 400m Hurdles and Men’s 11m Hurdles 
3.00AMHOCKEY – MEN’S GOLD MEDAL MATCH 
Germany v Netherlands
5.00AMBEACH VOLLEYBALL – WOMEN’S SEMI-FINAL Featuring Australia  
5.30AMBASKETBALL – MEN’S SEMI FINALS 
USA v Serbia

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Brands experience gold medal performance in free to air Games premium environment

AS NINE’S COVERAGE CLIMBS TO A REACH OF MORE THAN 18 MILLION, PARTNERS AND SPONSORS REAP BENEFITS OF TOTAL TELEVISION  

As viewer and mass media sentiment towards the incredible feats of our athletes remain at an all-time high, partners and sponsors of Nine’s broadcast of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 are experiencing transformational brand impact when their campaigns are wrapped in a premium environment. 

Nine’s broadcast of Paris 2024 has captured the hearts of the nation, with the coverage reaching more than 18 million viewers across Total TV nationally, and 9Now consumption at record highs.

The combination of live broadcast, live streaming and on demand television has delivered Nine’s 20 partners, sponsors and major package holders a gold medal performance as viewers, listeners and readers turn to Nine for comprehensive coverage.

As the Games approaches its final days of action, the attention will soon start to turn to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which begins on August 28.  

Nine will ensure viewers won’t miss a moment when the exclusive coverage is spread across live broadcast on Channel 9 and 9Gem – plus more than 20 dedicated high definition live streams on 9Now where every event is available as well as replays, highlights and behind the scenes content.

As the Olympic Games has proven, the power of live broadcast television, live streaming and on demand television to deliver reach at speed for Australian advertisers is unrivalled – and the Paralympic Games are set to be a boon for brands.

Nine’s Chief Sales Officer, Michael Stephenson, said: “The Paris Olympic Games have delivered total television gold for advertisers. The Paralympics will deliver total television gold and then The Block will deliver total television gold.

“Total television, the combination of live broadcast, live streaming and on demand television delivers better results for brands. It’s that simple.”

Source: OzTAM VOZ

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE WITH REPLAYS AND
EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW  

For further information, please contact:
Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager 
amotte@nine.com.au

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Nine’s live audio streaming audience soars during Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Nine’s live audio streaming has witnessed a phenomenal surge in audience numbers during the first week of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as fans across the nation tune in to experience the most exhilarating live commentary of Team Australia’s spectacular gold rush.

Since the very first day of competition, session starts across Nine Radio’s digital devices have jumped 48%, with the key hours of 4am-7am showing the most significant uplift. During these early morning hours, Aussie athletes have shone brightly, claiming gold in finals across a range of disciplines. 

From the heart-pounding moments in the swimming pool to the adrenaline-fueled triumphs across kayak, canoe, BMX, skateboarding and more, Nine Radio’s expert commentators – led by Ray Hadley, Libby Trickett, Jane Flemming and Mark Levy – have captured every breathtaking second, bringing listeners closer to the action than ever before. With a commitment to delivering the best in live sports coverage, Nine has become the go-to destination for Australians eager to celebrate every medal and every victory. 

Total listening hours have increased by 12% since the start of the Olympic Games coverage, as fans tune in to the Breakfast shift (5am-7am) for exclusive insights and analysis of the overnight highlights from our on-the-ground teams. Listeners are then returning from 7pm-11pm to hear Nine’s expert Wide World of Sports team kick off the next day of competition. Both time slots have shown remarkable growth across the network.

Catch-up listenership has also surged, with Nine’s exclusive Olympic podcast, The Olympics Today, seeing a 17% increase in podcast listeners since the start of the competition*.

Nine Radio Head of Content, Greg Byrnes, said: “This remarkable growth in our audience is a testament to the exceptional coverage our team is providing. We are thrilled to be the go-to audio source for Australians seeking in-depth analysis and vivid commentary as our athletes make history in Paris.”

As Team Australia continues to dazzle the world, Nine Radio remains committed to delivering unmatched Olympic coverage, bringing fans closer to the heart of the action.

Tune in each night from 7pm AEST to be part of the excitement with Nine’s live audio coverage of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games across 2GB, 3AW, 4BC and 6PR. 

Source: Triton Streaming Metrics, 2 August 2024 vs 27 July 2024, Session Starts, TLH, Nine Radio, Australian only web-traffic, Unless otherwise specified

*Source: Triton Podcast Metrics, 1 March – 26 July, 27 July – 2 August 2024, Nine; The Olympics Today, Listeners.

For further information, please contact:
Caitlin Lynch
Senior Communications Manager, Nine
clynch@nine.com.au

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 12 schedule highlights

Matt Denny will chase Australia’s first Athletics Gold in the Men’s Discus Throw Final on Day 12 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, on the 9Network and 9Now.

Joining Denny will be an all out Aussie attack on the track, when Peter Bol, Joseph Deng and Peyton Craig (800m),  Michelle Jenneke (100m Hurdles), Stewart McSweyen and Morgan MacDonald (5000m) line up in the Athletics day session. 

The Opals will get their finals campaign underway against Serbia in the first of four quarter finals games.

At the velodrome our Men’s and Women’s team pursuit will go all out for victory in the gold medal finals.

Plus Skateboarding and Sport Climbing are ready to thrill, when they bring their modern flavour to the world stage in Paris.

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

DAY 12 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7
3.30PMATHLETICS – MIXED TEAM RELAY WALK 
Featuring Australians Rebecca Henderson, Jemima Montag, Declan Tingay, Olivia Sandery, Kyle Swan, Rhydian Cowley 
5.00PMWOMEN’S GOLF – ROUND 1
Featuring Australians Hannah Green, Minjee Lee 
5.00PMTAEKWONDO 
Featuring Australian Bailey Lewis 
5.30PMCANOE SPRINT 
Featuring Australians Alyce Wood, Tom Green 
6.00PMATHLETICS 
Featuring Australians Brandon Starc, Joel Baden & Yual Reath (High Jump), Michelle Jenneke, Liz Clay & Celeste Mucci (100m Hurdles), Kelsey Lee-Barber, Kathryn Mitchell & Mackenzie Little (Javelin), Stewart McSweyen & Morgan MacDonald (5000m), Peter Bol, Joseph Deng & Peyton Craig (800m), 
6.00PMDIVING – MEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD SEMI FINAL 
6.00PMSPORT CLIMBING
Featuring Australian Campbell Harrison 
7.00PMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS 
Australian Opals v Serbia
8.30PMSKATEBOARDING – MEN’S PARK PRELIMS 
Featuring Australians Keegan Palmer, Kieran Woolley, Keefer Wilson 
8.45PMCYCLING 
10.00PMMEN’S WATER POLO – QUARTER FINALS
10.30PMBASKETBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS 
11.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD PRELIMS
Featuring Australians Maddison Keeney, Alysha Koloi
THURSDAY AUGUST 8
1.30AMCYCLING – MEN’S & WOMEN’S TEAM PURSUIT GOLD MEDALS 
1.30AMSKATEBOARDING – MEN’S PARK FINAL 
2.00AM BASKETBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS 
2.30AM – 5.30AMATHLETICS 
Matt Denny (Discus Throw Final) Featuring Australian Connor Murphy (Triple Jump) Nina Kennedy (Women’s Pole Vault Final)
3.00AMMEN’S WATER POLO QUARTER FINAL
USA v Australia
3.00AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – SEMI FINAL
3.30AMTAEKWONDO 
Featuring Australian Bailey Lewis 
5.30AMBOXING FINALS 
6.00AM BASKETBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINALS 
USA v Nigeria

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 11 schedule highlights

It’s all to play for as Team Australia battles to keep their campaigns alive with quarter finals highlighting Day 11 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live on the 9Network and 9Now. 

Leading the action, the Boomers take on Serbia and their star power of Nikola Jokic in the men’s basketball, before the Stingers face Greece in the women’s water polo, culminating with the Aussie women’s beach volleyball duo of Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy taking on Switzerland in a showdown underneath the Eiffel Tower. 

Teenage hopefuls, 14 year old and 2024 X Games champion Arisa Trew, alongside 15 year old Ruby Trew take over the skatepark in the women’s park event. 

Melissa Wu, in her fifth Olympic Games appearance dives for the chance to clinch her first ever gold medal in the women’s 10m platform alongside Ellie Cole, with Kurtis Mathews aiming for a place on the podium in the men’s 3m springboard. 

At the velodrome, the Australian men’s and women’s get ready to ride in the thrilling team pursuits, whilst on the track, Olympic debutant Reece Holder races for a spot in the men’s 400m final, and Oceana Mackenzie will fight with grit and determination to make it up the wall in the women’s bouldering event of sport climbing.

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

Patty Mills will lead the Boomers in their quarter final against Serbia
(Photo by Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)

DAY 11 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
TUESDAY AUGUST 6
5.30PMCANOE SPRINT – MEN’S & WOMEN’S K4 & K2
Featuring Team Australia 
6.00PMATHLETICS – DAY SESSION 
Featuring Australians Jess Hull, Linden Hall & Georgia Griffith (Women’s 1500m), Cameron McEntyre (Men’s Javelin), Brooke Busckkuehl (Long Jump), Tayleb Willis (Men’s 110m Hurdles Repechage)  
6.00PMDIVING – MEN’S 3M SPRINGBOARD 
Featuring Australian Kurtis Mathews 
6.00PMSPORT CLIMBING – WOMEN’S BOULDER
Featuring Australian Oceana Mackenzie 
6.00PMEQUESTRIAN – JUMPING INDIVIDUAL FINAL
8.30PMSKATEBOARDING – WOMEN’S PARK PRELIMS
Featuring Australians Arisa Trew, Ruby Trew 
10.30PMBASKETBALL – MEN’S QUARTER FINAL: AUSTRALIA v SERBIA
11.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 10M PLATFORM 
Featuring Australians Melissa Wu, Ellie Cole 
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 7
1.30AMCYCLING TRACK – WOMEN’S & MEN’S TEAM SPRINTS & PURSUITS
Featuring Team Australia
1.30AMSKATEBOARDING – WOMEN’S PARK FINAL 
3.00AM – 6.00AMATHLETICS – NIGHT SESSION 
Featuring Australian Reece Holder (Men’s 400m Semi-Finals) 
3.00AM WATER POLO – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINAL: AUSTRALIA v GREECE
3.30AMARTISTIC SWIMMING – TEAM FREE ROUTINE 
Featuring Team Australia 
5.00AMBEACH VOLLEYBALL – WOMEN’S QUARTER FINAL: AUSTRALIA v SWITZERLAND 

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Andrew Gaze Boomers preview ahead of Paris 2024 men’s basketball finals

It’s win or bust for the Boomers when the Men’s Basketball finals begin on Day 11 at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

Five time Olympian, former Australian Team flag bearer and dual NBA and NBL champion, Andrew Gaze, previews the Boomers crucial match up with Serbia, on a day when the world’s best basketballers take to the court across four quarter finals. 

9Network basketball expert, Andrew Gaze, said: “With the greatest player in the world, Nikola Jokic, at their disposal, Serbia presents a huge challenge for the Boomers to overcome in the quarter finals.” Said Gaze, 

“We managed to beat Serbia in the lead up games, however they were minus another one of their attack weapons sharpshooter Bogdan Bogdanovic, who dropped 30 points in their last game.

“Jokic’s diverse skill set presents threats in every area of the court, so it’s crucial that we defend him as a collective, which is easier said than done.

“Despite their NBA superstars, the Boomers have shown enough in this tournament to be competitive regardless of what the scoreboard has reflected in their two group game losses. The international basketball community regards Australia as one of the most talented teams at the Olympics and for good reason.

“It’s been more so poor execution with offence that has led to our issues with conceding points, and it was a slow start against Greece last start that cost us in the end.

“Jock Landale has a big night ahead of him in the paint, but we can’t fall into the trap of focusing too much on one area, or Serbia will make us pay on the scoreboard. We have the talent to win but it will be a total team effort.

“I know Patty Mills will have everyone fired up, and we won’t be taking a backward step. This is going to be a very interesting game.”

Team USA’s Lebron James and Steph Curry (Getty Images)

Straight after the Boomers, global icons Lebron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant will be out to put on a show when they take on Brazil. 

Men’s Basketball Quarter finals – Paris 2024
Germany v Greece (7.00pm AEST)
Australia v Serbia (10.30pm AEST)
France v Canada  (2.00am AEST)
Brazil v USA (5.30am AEST)

Gaze is joined by Brenton Speed in commentary, with exclusive access to the stadium for the 9Network and 9Now.

Serbia’s three time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic (Getty Images)

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 10 schedule highlights

Noemie Fox in the Women’s Kayak cross, Diving’s Melissa Wu begins her charge for a golden breakthrough and Australia’s very best at the velodrome will head up Day 10 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, live and free on the 9Network and 9Now.

Holding Aussie hopes of more medals is Matt Denny (Discus) and Nina Kennedy (Pole Vault) who will step onto Stade de France for their first day of Athletics competition.

Diving legend Melissa Wu, who made her Olympic debut at Beijing 2008, will jockey for her first gold medal In the Women’s 10m Platform, alongside Ellie Cole.

Noemie Fox will aim to add to the Fox family medal tally in the Women’s Kayak Cross finals. She’s joined by fellow Aussie medal contenders Tim Anderson and Tristan Carter, who will attack the Men’s Kayak Cross finals. 

It’s win or go home for the Hockeyroos when they face China in the Quarter Finals.

Get ready to ride when the sprint cycling action gets underway at the velodrome. Our Australian track cycling team will roll out with strong chances in the Men’s Team Pursuit and Sprint qualifying. 

Sport Climbing features with the speed and bouldering events. In Speed Climbing athletes will climb side-by-side up a 15-metre wall, racing for time. In Bouldering, athletes are presented with multiple walls and must reach the finish point of as many of them as possible within the time allotted. 

Then slam dunk day 10 away with the gold medal games for the 3×3 Basketball.

Screening on Channel 9 and 9Gem, and streaming every moment on 9Now LIVE as well as available for replays.

DAY 10 SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 

TIME (AEST)EVENT
MONDAY AUGUST 5
4.00PMTRIATHLON – MIXED RELAY 
6.00PMATHLETICS
Featuring Australians Matt Denny (Discus), Nina Kennedy (Pole Vault), Ellie Beer (400m) 
6.00PMDIVING – WOMEN’S 10M PLATFORM  
Featuring Australians Melissa Wu, Ellie Cole 
6.00PMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – QUARTER FINALS 
Australia v China
6.00PMSPORT CLIMBING 
Featuring Australian Campbell Harrison 
8.00PM GYMNASTICS 
8.30PMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – QUARTER FINALS
9.30PMMEN’S WATER POLO – AUSTRALIA v JAPAN 
11.30PMCANOE SLALOM – WOMEN’S & MEN’S KAYAK CROSS FINALS 
Featuring Australians Noemie Fox, Timothy Anderson, Tristan Carter
TUESDAY AUGUST 6
1.00AMCYCLING – WOMEN’S & MEN’S TEAM QUALIFYING 
1.30AMBASKETBALL 3X3 – MEN’S & WOMEN’S SEMI-FINALS 
1.30AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – QUARTER FINALS 
2:00AMMEN’S FOOTBALL SEMI FINALS
2.30AM –
5.30AM		ATHLETICS
Featuring Australians Matthew Clarke & Ben Buckingham (3000m Steeple), Calab Law (200m) Kurtis Marcshall (Pole Vault)
4.00AMWOMEN’S HOCKEY – QUARTER FINALS 
5.00AMBASKETBALL 3X3 – MEN’S & WOMEN’S GOLD MEDAL GAMES 
5.00AMMEN’S FOOTBALL SEMI FINAL

*Schedules subject to change

LIVE AND FREE ON CHANNEL 9, 9GEM AND 9NOW 
EVERY OLYMPIC EVENT STREAMED LIVE AND FREE
WITH REPLAYS AND EVERY BIG AUSTRALIAN MOMENT ON 9NOW

For further information, please contact:
Ryley McKay
Senior Publicist & Digital Manager – Sport
ryley.mckay@nine.com.au

Alessandra Muratore
Senior Publicist
alessandra.muratore@nine.com.au

Adrian Motte
Senior Communications Manager
amotte@nine.com.au

Monday, August 5, 2024