Most followed summer Olympic sports in the UK 2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Jul 18, 2024

As of June 2024, the most followed summer Olympic sport in the United Kingdom was athletics. In a survey, it was found that 32 percent of the UK's population followed the sport, while 27 percent followed swimming. 

Most followed summer Olympic sports in the United Kingdom as of June 2024

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July 2024

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United Kingdom

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June 2024

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