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A "bird's eye view" of the badminton venue in Beijing (GettyImages)
OLYMPIC ACTION TO WATCH ON DAY 7:
After one day off Michael Phelps is back in the pool on Day 7. Phelps' mission continues at 2:48(GMT) when he goes for his sixth gold in Beijing. He has been perfect in his first five competitions, breaking five world records. Today will be his second toughest challenge, the 200m individual relay. Also making waves for the American swim team on Friday is five time Olympian Dara Torres. The 41 year old is the only woman over the age of 40 to ever swim in the Olympics. Watch her compete at 10:51(GMT) in the 50m freestyle.
Athletics fans can draw their attention to the track. This is the first day of athletics events.
MEDAL EVENTS:
Athletics(2), Swimming(4), Gymnastics(Artistic)(1), Cycling(Track)(1), Weightlifting(2), Badminton(1), Judo(2), Shooting(1), Fencing(1), and Archery(1)
NOTEWORTHY:
Football, Basketball, Boxing, Tennis, Water Polo, Volleyball, and Beach Volleyball
OTHER EVENTS:
Diving, Table Tennis, Handball, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Sailing, and Equestrian(Jumping)
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