TOKYO (AP) — Track and Field begins competition on Day 7 of the Tokyo Games and four medal events will be decided in the pool in Friday‘
TOKYO (AP) — Track and Field begins competition on Day 7 of the Tokyo Games and four medal events will be decided in the pool in Friday’s coverage of the Olympics. The gymnastics women’s all-around competition will go on without defending gold medalist Simone Biles, who pulled out citing struggles with her mental health. Both the men’s and women’s American volleyball teams play, and the U.S. women’s basketball team faces Japan. Here are some things to watch (all times Eastern): TRACK & FIELD Olympic Stadium will be open for the first time since the opening ceremony when qualifying rounds in track and field begin. The Americans have medal contenders in Rai Benjamin in the men’s 400-meter hurdles, and Athing Mu and Ajee’ Wilson in the women’s 800 meters. A medal will be awarded in the men’s 10,000-meter final. Coverage will be live on USA Network. SWIMMING It’s again a busy day of swimming at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre with medals awarded in four events. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Lilly King, who won a bronze medal in the women’s 100 meter breaststroke earlier this week, will be a gold medal contender alongside Annie Lazor in the women’s 200 meter breaststroke. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Ryan Murphy, who won bronze this week in the men’s 100 meter backstroke, will attempt to win a second consecutive gold medal in the men’s 200 meter backstroke.
