July 27th 2024.
After a few days of gloomy weather, the sun is finally shining bright for the second day of the 2024 Paris Olympics! Today's events will be jam-packed with excitement in the world of gymnastics, basketball, and swimming. Let's take a closer look at some of the major storylines to keep an eye on.
First up, we have the return of gymnastics superstar, Simone Biles. Along with her talented U.S. team, Biles will be showcasing her skills at the Bercy Arena for the qualifying rounds. This will be her fifth Olympic appearance, and she has her eyes set on adding to her impressive collection of five gold medals and seven overall. After taking a break from the all-around competition to focus on her mental health, Biles still managed to snatch up two medals in Tokyo. The action kicks off at 9:30 a.m. CEST with Subdivision 1, but the real show will begin at 11:40 a.m. with Subdivision 2, where Biles and her team will start on the balance beam. Keep an eye out for her performances on the balance beam, floor exercise, vault, and uneven bars. Her teammates, Sunisa Lee and Jordan Chiles, will also be competing in all four events and have their sights set on the team final on Tuesday. The top eight teams from the qualifying rounds will advance, and only two gymnasts from each country can make it to the individual finals on Thursday.
In the world of basketball, the highly-anticipated gold medal defense by LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and their star-studded U.S. team will begin today at 5:15 p.m. CEST at the Pierre Mauroy Stadium. They will face off against Nikola Jokic and Serbia, who they recently beat 105-79 in a pre-Olympics exhibition game. Despite some minor injuries, the U.S. team is hopeful that Kevin Durant will be able to play. Other basketball games to watch out for today include South Sudan men versus Puerto Rico at 11 a.m. CEST and Serbia women versus Puerto Rico at 9 p.m. CEST. Serbia's women's team has a strong history in the Olympics, finishing fourth in 2020 and taking home bronze in 2016.
As for swimming events, the men's 400-meter individual medley final will take place at 8:30 p.m. CEST, followed by the women's 100 butterfly at 8:40 p.m. CEST. The night will end with the men's 100 breaststroke at 9:44 p.m. CEST, where another gold medal will be up for grabs. It's sure to be an intense and thrilling evening for all swimming fans.
So there you have it, folks, the top events and storylines to follow on this exciting second day of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stay tuned for more updates and results on the AP Summer Olympics website. Let the games begin!
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