However, the men’s 100 meters preliminary will be the biggest event of the day with the world’s fastest men Jamaican’s Usain Bolt, his compatriot Asafa Powell and US sprinter Tyson Gay will appear at the National Stadium.

Meanwhile, the first Olympic badminton medals will be awarded today. Chinese players Du Jing and Yu Yang will face South Korean during the women’s doubles final.

Following Thursday’s victory by Yang Wei, the Chinese pair of Jiang Yuyuan and Yang Yilin will continue the story of the successful Chinese Gymnastics team.

Michael Phelps will compete for his sixth gold medal in the men’s 200m individual medley final, which is supposed to be his most favoured event.

American shooter Matthew Emmons, who made a well-known mistake by shooting at another finalist’s target in the Athens Olympics, will meet China’s Jia Zhanbo again in the 50m rifle three positions event.

Men’s Athletics 100m Round 1
9:45 a.m. National Stadium
Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell and US sprinter Tyson Gay (***A reminder ?C Family names in English go LAST. Please note ?C these have been fixed)

Men’s Shot Put Final
9 p.m. National Stadium
First gold of the Olympic athletics events

Men’s 200m Individual Medley Final
10:48 a.m. National Aquatics Center
US athlete Michael Phelps

Women’s Individual All-around Final
11:00 a.m. National Indoor Stadium
Chinese athletes Jiang Yuyuan and Yang Yilin

Men’s 50m Rifle Prone Final
11:30 a.m. Beijing Shooting Range Hall
American shooter Matthew Emmons and Chinese athlete Jia Zhanbo

Women’s Basketball Preliminary Rnd Group B- Game 41
8 p.m. Olympic Basketball Gymnasium
United States vs Spain

Women’s Badminton Doubles Gold Medal Match
9:30 p.m. BJUT Gymnasium
Chinese pair Du Jing and Yu Yang