Exciting Colorado Athletes Competing in the Final Day of the 2024 Summer Olympics
Volleyball
Get ready to cheer on the U.S. women's volleyball team as they compete for the gold medal against Italy. Two talented players with ties to Colorado, Haleigh Washington and Jordyn Poulter, will be showcasing their skills on the court.
- Haleigh Washington, from Colorado Springs, has an impressive background in volleyball, leading her high school and college teams to victory. This is her second Olympics, and she was recognized as the best middle blocker in Tokyo.
- Jordyn Poulter, an alum of Eaglecrest High School in Aurora, is a seasoned competitor in major tournaments for the United States. This is also her second Olympics, where she was named the best setter in Tokyo. Apart from volleyball, she is an aspiring filmmaker and a talented musician.
How to watch
- Women's Volleyball Final: USA vs. Italy
- 5 a.m. MT on Sunday
- Television: 9NEWS and Telemundo. Replays at 11:30 a.m. MT on USA.
- Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC, and NBC Sports apps
Cycling
Don't miss Jennifer Valente as she competes in the omnium, a challenging multiple-race event in track cycling.
- Jennifer Valente, originally from San Diego but now living in Colorado Springs, is a four-time world champion in track cycling. This is her third Olympics, and she has already secured gold and silver medals in team pursuit and omnium events in Tokyo and Rio.
How to watch
- Women's Omnium
- - Scratch race: 3 a.m. MT
- - Tempo race: 3:57 a.m. MT
- - Elimination race: 4:53 a.m. MT
- - Points race: 5:56 a.m. MT
- Television: None
- Streaming: Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC, and NBC Sports apps
What do you think?
- Should more attention be given to lesser-known sports and athletes in the Olympics?
- Do you believe the judging in Olympic events is always fair and accurate?
- What changes would you like to see in the format of the Olympics in the future?
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