The 2028 Olympics in LA is shaking things up! 🏊‍♀️ 🏟️
The LA28 Organizing Committee has revealed a thrilling swimming schedule, marking a significant shift from previous Games. With the addition of six events, swimming maintains its nine-day duration, but the lineup is far from ordinary.
On Wednesday, the full competition schedule was unveiled, placing swimming in the second week, July 22-30. This move is due to the SoFi Stadium, the swimming venue, also hosting the Opening Ceremonies, requiring a few days' preparation. It's a historic change, unseen since the 1968 Mexico City Olympics!
Diving into the Schedule:
Day 1:
- Prelims: Women's 100m Butterfly, Men's 400m Freestyle, and more.
- Finals: Men's 400m Freestyle, Women's 100m Butterfly Semifinal, and a thrilling relay finale.
Day 2:
- Prelims: Women's 100m Breaststroke, Men's 100m Backstroke, and a freestyle showdown.
- Finals: Women's 100m Butterfly Final, Men's 50m Butterfly Final, and a medley of semifinals.
Day 3:
- Prelims: Women's 400m Individual Medley, Men's 200m Freestyle, and a butterfly challenge.
- Finals: A freestyle finale, semifinals galore, and the Women's 400m Individual Medley crown.
Day 4:
- Prelims: Men's 200m Butterfly, Women's 1500m Freestyle, and a freestyle face-off.
- Finals: Men's 200m Freestyle Final, a medley of semifinals, and the Women's 1500m Freestyle showdown.
And the excitement doesn't stop there! But here's where it gets controversial—the schedule significantly differs from the Paris Games, especially from Day 2 onwards. The women's 100m freestyle moves up, and the 200m freestyle events are reshuffled. The traditional 1500m freestyle is now on Day 3 and 4, and the women's 800m freestyle takes the final night by storm.
The Schedule Showdown:
| Session | Paris 2024 Schedule | LA28 Schedule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Day 1 Prelims | Women's 100m Butterfly, Men's 100m Breaststroke, etc. | Women's 100m Butterfly, Men's 400m Freestyle, and more. |
| Day 1 Finals | Women's 100m Butterfly Semifinal, Men's 400m Freestyle Final, etc. | Men's 400m Freestyle Final, Women's 100m Butterfly Semifinal, and relay finales. |
| ... | ... | ... |
(See the full schedule in the table above or in the linked PDF.)
This schedule is a game-changer, especially for athletes like Summer McIntosh, who now face unique challenges. Stay tuned for an in-depth analysis of event conflicts and their impact on athletes.
What are your thoughts on the new schedule? Are you excited about the changes, or do you prefer the traditional lineup? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to check out the full competition schedule for all sports in LA via the provided link!
