5 Olympic things to know for Monday

Posted July 30, 2012 10:00 am

Associated Press

LONDON — Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Monday:

1. Swimming: There are four finals, with Ryan Lochte going for a second gold in the men's 200 freestyle. The less successful Michael Phelps — a phrase many are unaccustomed to hearing — will also be in the pool elsewhere.

2. Gymnastics: The first gold medal will be awarded in the men's team final.

3. Smooth running: There were no indications of the commuting chaos many had expected in London on the first regular business day of the Olympics. Will it last?

4. Empty seats: Expect fewer now. Organizers are having no trouble offloading tickets that weren't sold by federations.

5. Her horse on the course: The queen's granddaughter, Zara Phillips, races her horse around a course featuring 28 fences, hedges and water jumps in London's oldest royal park.

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