Dateline Friday June 21 2024 Pre-Empted for U.S. Olympic Trials

On June 21, 2024, NBC’s “Dateline” will step aside for the thrilling coverage of the 2024 U.S. Summer Olympic Trials, promising an action-packed day of elite athletics and Olympic aspirations.

At Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, the Day 7 finals of the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials will feature the culmination of events such as the women’s 200m backstroke, men’s 50m freestyle, and men’s 200m IM. Viewers can also catch the semifinals of the men’s 100m butterfly and women’s 200m IM, witnessing top American swimmers compete fiercely for coveted spots on the Olympic team.

Simultaneously, from Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, the U.S. Track & Field Trials will commence with Day 1 excitement. Highlights include the intense men’s 10,000m final and the commencement of the decathlon, which challenges athletes with events like the 100m, long jump, shot put, high jump, and 400m. Women athletes will showcase their speed and endurance in heats of the 100m and 5000m, while competitors in the men’s shot put, pole vault, and women’s triple jump strive to qualify for Olympic contention.