We are officially one week into the Rio Olympics! From Michael Phelps’ quest for an unprecedented 23rd gold medal to the first day of track and field, here are five things you can’t miss at the 2016 Summer Olympics on Friday, August 12.
1. Men’s Swimming: 100-Meter Butterfly Final
Livestream: 9:12 p.m. ET
NBC: 9:12 p.m. ET
We never get tired of watching Michael Phelps win as baby Boomer cheers him on in the stands. The 22-time gold medalist is competing in the men’s 100-meter butterfly final — an event in which he currently holds the world and Olympic records — alongside fellow American Tom Shields.
2. Women’s Soccer: United States vs. Sweden
Livestream: 12 p.m. ET
NBCSN: 12 p.m. ET
The USA ladies continue on to the quarterfinals against Sweden, which will pit them against their former coach. Pia Sundhage, who was born in Sweden, led the Americans to gold medals at the Beijing and London Games, but this year she’ll be coaching their opponents. Interestingly, coaches do not have to train athletes from their own country.
3. Men’s Basketball: United States vs. Serbia
Livestream: 6 p.m. ET
NBCSN: 6 p.m. ET
The U.S. men’s basketball team are still the ones to beat. They defeated Australia on Wednesday, and Carmelo Anthony became the all-time Olympics career scoring leader for the U.S.
4. Men’s Track and Field: 400-Meter Round One
Livestream: 8:05 p.m. ET
NBC: 8:05 p.m. ET
Track and field finally kicks off on Friday! American Gil Roberts will try to outrun top-ranked Kenyan sprinter Alexander Lerionka Sampao.
5. Men’s Tennis: Singles Quarterfinals
Livestream: 12 p.m. ET
Bravo: 12 p.m. ET
Ready to ace it! American Steve Johnson will play British tennis star Andy Murray at 12 p.m. ET. Following that match, another superstar, Rafael Nadal of Spain, will face off against hometown hero Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil at 1 p.m.
