The Olympics are in full swing in Paris, with plenty of medals up for grabs. Team GB has been performing exceptionally well, setting a new national record for the most gold medals won in the first week of the Games. As we head into Day 8, here are some highlights to look out for.
In the men’s cycling road race, cyclists will be taking on a challenging 273km city circuit. Names to watch out for include Mathieu van der Poel, Remco Evenepoel, Wout van Aert, and Mads Pedersen.
Max Whitlock, the most successful British gymnast of all time, will be competing in the men’s pommel horse final. Whitlock is aiming to win his third consecutive gold in this event, which would be a historic achievement.
The women’s 100m final is set to be a thrilling race, with athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson, Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce, and Dina Asher-Smith expected to put on a show.
Throughout the day, there will be medal events in various sports, including shooting, rowing, equestrian, cycling, tennis, sailing, table tennis, archery, badminton, gymnastics, shooting, judo, boxing, fencing, athletics, swimming, and surfing.
For those looking to watch the action, the BBC is broadcasting the Olympics live on BBC One, BBC Two, and online via the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer. Discovery+ is also showing extensive coverage of the Games.
Don’t miss the nightly highlights show, Tonight at the Games, on BBC One at 10.20pm. And for real-time updates and expert analysis, follow the live blog on Standard Sport’s website. Stay tuned for more exciting moments from Day 8 of the Olympics in Paris.