Up next in the Olympic track and field competition is the highly anticipated men's marathon, taking place on Aug. 10.
One of the biggest rivalries on the track will commence between Ethopia's Kenenisa Bekele and Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge. Bekele is making his return to the Olympics after missing out on the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 games, while Kipchoge is eyeing his third Olympic marathon gold.
Tokyo silver-medalist Abdi Nageeye from the Netherlands and bronze-medalist Bashir Abdi from Belgium will also be competing.
Leonard Korir, Conner Mantz, and Clayton Young will be running for Team USA.
Due to the elevation gain and loss of the route, the Olympic marathon in Paris has been discussed as one of the more challenging courses. Which athlete will come out on top?
Here is all you need to know about the men's marathon race at the Paris Olympics.
What time is the men's marathon on today?
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 10
- Time: 2 a.m. ET
The men's Olympic marathon race will begin at 2 a.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 10.
What channel is the men's marathon on today?
- TV channel: USA Network | NBC
- Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
The men's marathon will be broadcast live on USA Network, while simulcasts can be streamed on Fubo, offering a free trial, and Peacock. NBC will offer daytime coverage of the event at 11 a.m. ET.
Men's marathon route map
The marathon course starts at the Hôtel de Ville and ends on the Esplanade des Invalides. Along the way, runners will be able to take in the sights of iconic monuments of Paris, including the Louvre, Grand Palais, Château de Versailles, and the Eiffel Tower.
For the first time in history, the general public will be invited to put themselves in the shoes of Olympians and run on the same route as the elite athletes. Around 20,024 participants will run the same course just hours after the men's Olympic marathon race.
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