OLYMPIC ACTION TO WATCH ON DAY 8:

Saturday has some huge events on tap. The world's fastest man will be decided in the 100m race, Michael Phelps goes for his 7th gold on his mission for the elusive record of 8, the USA men's basketball team faces Spain, and the men's football quater-finals get under way.

The men's 100m will crown the fastest man on the planet on Saturday, 14:30(GMT). Usain Bolt (Jamaica), Tyson Gay (USA), and Asafa Powell (Jamaica) are all capable of breaking the world record. Don't blink because these speedsters are expecting to produce a thriller at the Olympic Stadium (a.k.a. The Nest).

There is also plenty of medal matches on the tennis court for Day 8. Gold medal matches for women's singles and men's doubles. And bronze competitions in men's singles, and women's singles and doubles.

MEDAL EVENTS: Athletics(4), Tennis(2), Swimming(4), Cycling(Track)(3), Weightlifting(1), Rowing(7), Badminton(2), Wrestling(Freestyle)(2), Sailing(2), Shooting(2), and Fencing(1)

NOTEWORTHY: Football, Basketball, Boxing, Water Polo, Volleyball, and Beach Volleyball

OTHER EVENTS: Gymnastics(Trampoline), Diving, Table Tennis, Handball, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, and Equestrian(Dressage)



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