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    The events to watch at the Paris Olympics on Thursday, August 8

    By Sean Savage,

    8 hours ago

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    At 1:35 p.m., there are seven track and field events, most notably the men’s 200-meter.

    It’s set to be a blockbuster event for the Americans, who have the world’s fastest man, Noah Lyles, leading the way .

    Lyles looks to build off his come-from-behind gold medal in the 100-meter final on Sunday .

    Moreover, keep an eye on the women’s 400-meter hurdles a part of the mix.

    American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning Olympic champion and world record holder, looks to defend her title.

    Soon after, starting at 3:00 p.m., the superstar-laden Team USA basketball – featuring LeBron James, Steph Curry, Joel Embiid and more — face Nikola Jokić and his Serbian squad.

    NBC

    9 a.m .

    Track & Field – Morning Session

    10 a.m .

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    Noah Lyles looks to build off his recent success. Getty Images

    Volleyball – Women’s Semifinal (LIVE)

    Noon

    Beach Volleyball – Men’s Semifinal (LIVE)

    1 p.m .

    Diving – Women’s Springboard Semifinal

    1:35 p.m .

    Track & Field – Evening Session (LIVE)

    • Women’s 1500m Semifinals
    • Women’s Long Jump Final
    • Men’s Javelin Final
    • Men’s 200m Final
    • Women’s Heptathlon 200m
    • Women’s 400m Hurdles Final
    • Men’s 110m Hurdles Final

    4 p.m .

    Beach Volleyball – Women’s Semifinal (LIVE)

    5 p.m .

    Water Polo – Women’s Semifinal

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    Team USA faces Serbia in the men’s basketball semifinal. AP

    8 p.m .

    Track & Field – Finals

    Diving – Men’s Springboard Final

    Beach Volleyball – Semifinal

    11:35 p.m .

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    Sport Climbing – Men’s Speed Final

    Canoeing – Sprint Finals

    USA Network

    2 a.m .

    Swimming – Women’s Marathon (LIVE)

    3:35 a.m .

    Table Tennis – Quarterfinal

    4:05 a.m .

    Track & Field – Morning Session (LIVE)

    7 a.m .

    Table Tennis – Semifinals

    8:35 a.m .

    Water Polo – Women’s Semifinal (LIVE)

    9:45 a.m .

    Weightlifting – Women’s Final

    10 a.m .

    Boxing – Semifinals and Finals*

    10:30 a.m .

    Taekwondo – Finals

    11 a.m .

    Wrestling – Qualifying Rounds

    11:30 a.m .

    Basketball – Men’s Semifinal (LIVE)

    1:35 p.m .

    Water Polo – Women’s Semifinal (LIVE)

    2:45 p.m .

    Basketball – Pregame

    3 p.m .

    Basketball – Men’s Semifinal (LIVE)

    5 p.m .

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    Wrestling – Finals

    6 p.m .

    Women’s Volleyball – Semifinal*

    8 p.m .

    Volleyball – Women’s Semifinal

    9:30 p.m .

    Field Hockey – Men’s Final

    10:30 p.m .

    Women’s Water Polo – Semifinal*

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    Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone faces off against Netherlands’ Femke Bol for the third time. Getty Images

    11:30 p.m .

    Men’s Basketball – Semifinal*

    1:30 a.m .

    Swimming – Men’s Marathon (LIVE)

    Golf Channel

    3 a.m .

    Golf – Women’s Second Round (LIVE)

    E!

    4 a.m .

    Diving – Women’s Springboard Semifinal (LIVE)

    5:45 a.m .

    Sport Climbing – Women’s Lead Semifinal

    6:35 a.m .

    Sport Climbing – Men’s Speed Final (LIVE)

    7 a.m .

    Canoeing – Sprint Finals (LIVE)

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    Joel Embiid competes at the Paris Games. NBAE via Getty Images

    8 a.m .

    Rhythmic Gymnastics – Qualifying

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    9 a.m .

    Diving – Men’s Springboard Final (LIVE)

    10:30 a.m .

    Sport Climbing – Men’s Speed Final*

    11 a.m .

    Beach Volleyball – Semifinal (LIVE)

    12 p.m .

    Rhythmic Gymnastics – Qualifying

    3 p.m .

    Beach Volleyball – Semifinal (LIVE)

    4 p.m .

    Handball – Women’s Semifinal (LIVE)

    5 p.m .

    Volleyball – Women’s Semifinal

    Peacock

    5 a.m .

    Wrestling – Qualifying Rounds (LIVE)

    6 a.m .

    Sailing – Day 12 – Finals (LIVE)

    12:15 p.m .

    Wrestling – Finals (LIVE)

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    Taejoon Park from Korea and Gashim Magomedov from Azerbaijan competing in a 58kg Taekwondo final match. AP
    Event to watch: Taekwondo

    Opponents meet on an octagonal mat — there are three rounds of two minutes — and try to kick and punch the other without being hit.

    Points are awarded for techniques and level of difficulty, along with penalties for faults and extra points for spinning kicks.

    Paris Extra 1

    4 a.m .

    Soccer, Modern Pentathlon, Volleyball, Table Tennis and More

    Paris Extra 2

    4 a.m .

    Rhythmic Gymnastics, Cycling, Weightlifting, Boxing and More

    *Listings courtesy of NBC Sports

    For the latest in sports, top headlines, breaking news and more, visit nypost.com/sports/

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