LA 2028 Olympics Adds Six New Swimming Events: Full List & Details

The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will feature six new swimming events, gender-equal participation, and additional mixed-team competitions. Here’s what you need to know:

What new swimming events have been added?

50m backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke for both men and women.

This increases the swimming gold medal count to 41 from 35 in Paris 2024.

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Why were these events included?

They align the Olympic programme with the World Championships.

More athletes get a chance to compete at the highest level.

How is gender parity being achieved?

Female athletes (5,333) will outnumber males (5,167) for the first time.

Women’s football expands to 16 teams (men’s remains at 12).

Additional women’s events in boxing and water polo.

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What new mixed-team events are there?

Golf, gymnastics, and table tennis will feature mixed events.

A 4x100m mixed relay is added in track and field.

Which sport has the most medals?

Aquatics (swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, open water) will award 55 medals—the highest across all sports.