DNC 2024 Day 3 live updates: Walz tells Democrats to 'leave it on the field'

Walz introduced himself to the country and touted his accomplishments.

Last Updated: August 22, 2024, 12:09 AM EDT

The third night of the Democratic National Convention continued the themes of joy and freedom.

A who's who of speakers, including a surprise speech from Oprah Winfrey, headlined the night aimed to showcase vice presidential nominee Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

"Coach Walz" brought his energy to the crowd touting his and Vice President Kamala Harris' vision for the future of the country.

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    Aug 21, 2024, 11:24 PM EDT

    Walz walks out to 'Small Town' to accept nomination

    Walz, who was picked by the Harris campaign in part because of his Midwest bonafides, walked onstage to John Mellencamp's "Small Town."

    Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz arrives to speak on stage on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago.
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    He immediately thanked Harris for inviting him to be part of this campaign.

    Aug 21, 2024, 11:18 PM EDT

    Walz's former student athletes come out in uniform to cheer him on

    Former students who played football under Gov. Tim Walz got the crowd on their feet without scoring a touchdown.

    Benjamin C. Ingman (out of frame), former student of Minnesota Governor and Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz, speaks alongside former classmates on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Aug. 21, 2024.
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    Dressed in their red and white jerseys, the Mankato West High School alumni got the crowd clapping to The Marines' Hymn.

    Dressed in their red and white jerseys, the Mankato West High alumni got the crowd clapping to The Marines' Hymn.
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    Walz' former student athletes come out in uniform to cheer him on

    Dressed in their red and white jerseys, the Mankato West High alumni got the crowd clapping to The Marines' Hymn.
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    Aug 21, 2024, 11:12 PM EDT

    John Legend performs as DNC stretches past prime time for 3rd night in a row

    Wednesday's lineup at the DNC stretched passed the 11 p.m. mark in the East Coast with a performance by John Legend and Sheila E.

    The pair performed a tribute to Prince, a Minnesota legend.

    US musician John Legend performs on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, on Aug. 21, 2024.
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    For the third night in a row, scheduled speakers and musicians went past 11 p.m., resulting in Wednesday's headline speaker, Gov. Tim Walz, speaking closer to midnight.

    Aug 21, 2024, 11:08 PM EDT

    'MVP and coach' heard at DNC

    We've heard a few times in the United Center, which has seen some championships in its day, "MVP and Coach" -- as in "Madame Vice President" and "Coach Tim Walz."

    -ABC News' Rick Klein