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PARIS, LONDON, JULY 3, 2024: Eurosport, the home of the Olympic Games in Europe, today unveils the world’s top experts for comprehensive coverage of the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The return of the Olympic Games to Europe for the first time in 12 years will be marked by a monumental celebration of the Olympic spirit. No other group of acclaimed athletes is better placed to bring this excitement to fans across Europe.

Eurosport is celebrating its first Olympic Games as part of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and will broadcast the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in 47 markets in 19 languages ​​on its Max and discovery+ platforms with television coverage on Eurosport-owned channels.

Eurosport will be reporting from the heart of Paris’ iconic landmarks, from stunning locations and the quintessentially Parisian rooftop studio WBD House, alongside studios in the local market. Eurosport’s coverage promises to be the most immersive Olympic Games ever on Max and discovery+*.

From left to right: Arnaud Tournant (France), Cătălina Ponor (Romania), Ugo Monye (UK), Lydia Valentín (Spain), James Cracknell (UK), Boris Becker (Germany), Alain Bernard (France), Carolina Klüft (Sweden), Tom Daley (UK), Laura Woods (UK), Fabian Hambüchen (Germany), Fanny Rinne (Germany), Ranomi Kromowidjojo (Netherlands), Carla Suárez Navarro (Spain), Hugo Sconochini (Argentina/Italy)

Scott Young, Group SVP Content, Production and Business Operations at WBD Sports Europe, said: “As the home of the Olympic Games and powered by the world’s best storytelling engine, Team Eurosport is unrivalled in terms of Olympic expertise and experience. We have assembled an incredible cast of over 100 of the best Olympians from across Europe to deliver world-class insight, analysis and entertainment across 19 thrilling days of competition. Drawing on their own personal Olympic journeys, they will bring all the moments that matter to life for millions of fans across the continent.

“Bringing audiences closer to the action and stories, fans will have access to the ultimate and unmissable Olympic companion experience on Max and discovery+. Fueled by new in-app enhancements, customizable features and exciting original content, these platforms will be the only place to enjoy every moment of the Olympic Games and will drive even more fandom, entertainment and passion as they ignite the Olympic Games like never before.”

MEDAL MACHINES, INSPIRING ICONS AND SPORTS STARS

With a staggering 132 medals won, including 47 gold, and 244 Olympic Games participations** in total, Eurosport’s team of almost 100 decorated experts can better connect athletes’ stories with fans by providing a unique insight that can only be told by those who have lived the once-in-a-lifetime Olympic experience first-hand.

The extensive list of leading experts includes:

With additional star names such as Catalina Ponor (Romania, Gymnastics), Jo Rijsell (GB, Cycling) and Robert Korzeniowski (Poland, Athletics) Eurosport offers fans an unparalleled and unforgettable viewing experience of the biggest sporting event in the world.

PRODUCT INNOVATIONS CREATE THE ULTIMATE, MUST-HAVE COMPANION EXPERIENCE

With an unprecedented 3,800 live hours, Max and discovery+, the streaming platforms from Warner Bros. Discovery, are ramped up to deliver the highest quality video service available.

This includes live and uninterrupted streaming of every moment, covering all 329 medal events, the Opening and Closing Ceremonies in HDR for viewers across Europe*** and multi-feed audio allowing users to select up to 20 languages. Eurosport will also be the voice of the Games with over 400 commentators across its markets bringing the coverage to life with the most passionate and insightful event commentary.

Streaming users can enjoy a multi-screen Olympic experience, allowing fans to watch at home or on the go, from stadium to street, via TV, mobile or tablet. Each of the 32 Olympic sports will have its own dedicated page, allowing users to add specific events to their watchlist on Max. In-play discovery**** also allows users to seamlessly move from live event to event, while gold medal notifications keep users informed of upcoming, unmissable moments

For 15 sports*****, the innovative timeline highlighting feature will identify key moments, allowing users to navigate straight to that point in time for web and mobile app users, bringing iconic sporting moments to even more fans. And for a more relaxed experience, an editorially curated mix of live events, highlights and additional content will be available via simulcasts of Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 within the apps.

BREAK FREE CAMPAIGN CELEBRATES THE CITY AND ITS CHAMPIONS

Warner Bros. Discovery’s new ‘Break Free’ marketing campaign will support Max’s promotion during the Olympic Games. A new 60-second film will launch across Europe on 8 July, celebrating the joyous vibrancy of the Parisian playground and symbolising the ability of streaming users to break free and enjoy the Olympic Games in whatever way they want.

NEW PARTNERSHIPS SHOW THE POWER OF THE FIRST EUROPEAN GAMES IN 12 YEARS

For the first time since London 2012, fans across Europe will be able to enjoy the biggest moments of the Olympic Games during primetime broadcast windows, as Eurosport celebrates its ‘Home Games’. Advertiser appeal has never been greater, with WBD securing a record number of multi-market sponsorship deals with new and returning premium Presenting Partners including Bridgestone, Samsung and ADP.

New content partnerships with leading social media platforms including Snapchat are also bringing the Olympic Games to new fans through exclusive behind-the-scenes content, extending the reach of the Games to everyone. Millions of fans in France and the UK will be able to enjoy a free daily show on the platform during the Games, showcasing the beautiful, weird and wacky must-see moments, as users get closer to the showbiz side of the Olympics.

Warner Bros. Discovery is also leveraging its full portfolio of beloved consumer brands and IP to develop new cross-platform content across Paris. The iconic characters from the Looney Tunes universe come together to educate audiences on the perfect executions required to succeed, as well as the perils and pitfalls of various Olympic sports through the new Looney Tunes: Sports Made Easy explainers.

This is in addition to new original content launching ahead of the Olympic Games, including the Eurosport-produced documentary August 4 – An Olympic Odyssey, which will premiere on July 3 and analyzes the monumental moments that occurred on this date in history.

From Jesse Owens humiliating Hitler in Berlin 1936; to Fanny Blankers-Koen shattering gender, age and motherhood prejudices in London 1948; and Super Saturday gripping Team GB in London 2012, August 4 – An Olympic Odyssey, available on Eurosport, Max and discovery+, highlights these moments for fans to enjoy.

AT A GLANCE COUNTRY-BY-COUNTRY GUIDE TO THE CORE TALENT OF ‘TEAM EUROSPORT’ FOR PARIS 2024 (line-up subject to change):

Romania, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia and Bulgaria:

• Catalina Ponor (Artistic Gymnastics), Xavier Pascual (Handball), Dora Pasztory (Swimming), Gabriela Szabo (Athletics), Yordan Yovchev (Rhythmic Gymnastics), Lucie Safarova (Tennis), Alexandra Dulgheru (Tennis), Katinka Hosszu (Swimming), Tsvetana Pironkova (Tennis), Simona Peycheva (Rhythmic Gymnastics), Lucian Sanmartean (Football), Gabriel Canu (Football), Cosmin Cernat (Host)