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Olympic Grandstand

on BBC Two England

Steve Rider, Sue Barker, John Inverdale and Clare Balding introduce action from Sydney, plus horse racing from Ascot, Superbikes and touring cars.
Note: events may alter timings.

1.00 Boxing
Courtney Fry carries British medal hopes in the light-heavyweight category. With commentary from Jim Neilly.

1.25 Sailing
Richard Simmonds provides commentary on the action from Sydney harbour.

1.35 Diving
The women's 10m platform final.

1.50 Table Tennis
The women's singles final. Dougie Donnelly and Donald Park commentate.

2.05 Tennis
Tim Henman aims for singles success to match the silver he won in the men's ' doubles four years ago.

2.30, 3.05, 3.40, 4.20 Racing
In a break from the Olympics, four races from the last day of the Ascot festival, the 2.35, 3.10, 3.50 and 4.25. Commentary comes from Jim McGrath, Willie Carson, Richard Pitman and Angus Loughran.

2.45 Weightlifting
Coverage from the men's 94kg event. With commentary from David Vine.

3.20, 4.00 Motorcycling
Rounds 19 and 20 of the British Superbikes championship from Mallory Park. With only two rounds left after today, every point is vital.

4.35 Motorsport
The final rounds of the British Touring Car championship from Silverstone.

5.25 Basketball
Action from the women's preliminary rounds. Jon Champion commentates.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Steve Rider
Presenter:
Sue Barker
Presenter:
John Inverdale
Presenter:
Clare Balding
Commentary (Boxing):
Jim Neilly
Commentary (Sailing):
Richard Simmonds
Commentator (Table Tennis):
Dougie Donnelly
Commentator (Table Tennis):
Donald Park
Commentator (Racing):
Jim McGrath
Commentator (Racing):
Willie Carson
Commentator (Racing):
Richard Pitman
Commentator (Racing):
Angus Loughran
Commentator (Weightlifting):
David Vine
Commentator (Touring Cars):
Charlie Cox
Commentator (Touring Cars):
John Watson
Commentator (Basketball):
Jon Champion
Commentator (Motorcycling):
Barry Nuttley
Commentator (Motorcycling):
Roger Burnett

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