How to watch Katie Ledecky at Paris 2024 online for free

Dive into the Paris 2024 action with one of the world's greatest swimming stars.
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TL;DR: Live stream Katie Ledecky at Paris 2024 for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


Paris 2024 will be packed with the greatest athletes in the world. And when it comes to swimming, there's none better than American swimmer Katie Ledecky.

Ledecky won her first gold at London 2012 — at the tender age of just 15. She has since broken numerous world records and won a total of seven gold medals.


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Ledecky will look to add to that total at Paris 2024, where she competes in the 400m, 800m, and 1500m freestyle events, as well as the women's 4 x 200m relay.

We've pulled together all the information you need to watch Katie Ledecky at Paris 2024 for free from anywhere in the world. Keep reading to find out how.

When is Katie Ledecky competing at Paris 2024?

Katie Ledecky is set to compete in four events at Paris 2024.

Women's 400m freestyle

  • Heats — 5 a.m. ET on July 27

  • Final— 2:52 p.m. ET on July 27

Women's 1500m freestyle

  • Heats — 5 a.m. ET on July 30

  • Final— 3:07 p.m. ET on July 31

Women's 4 x 200m relay

  • Heats — 5 a.m. ET on Aug. 1

  • Final— 3:49 p.m. ET on Aug. 1

Women's 800m freestyle

  • Heats — 5 a.m. ET on Aug. 2

  • Final— 3:08 p.m. ET on Aug. 3

How to watch Katie Ledecky at Paris 2024 for free

Katie Ledecky's events at Paris 2024 are available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock free streaming sites like BBC iPlayer and watch the Paris 2024 swimming from anywhere in the world.

Unblock BBC iPlayer for free by following this simple process:

  1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

  4. Visit BBC iPlayer

  5. Live stream Katie Ledecky's events at Paris 2024 from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but the top VPN names usually offer free trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock BBC iPlayer without committing with your cash.

This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it gives you time to stream Katie Ledecky's swims at Paris 2024 — plus all the other Paris 2024 events — before claiming back your investment.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best service for streaming live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries including the UK

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95, a total discount of 49%. You'll also get an extra three months for free, plus a year of unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Katie Ledecky's events at Paris 2024 for free with ExpressVPN.

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