After all the hype and expection, the Olympic Games get under way, with 302 gold medals at stake over the next sixteen days of competition.
Nineteen sports will begin their London Olympic campaigns, with the pick of the action being the men’s road race.
Can Mark Cavendish repeat his success last week on the Champs-Elysees and win Great Britain’s first gold medal of London 2012 on the Mall?
In the pool, Scotland’s Hannah Miley, 22, is Britain’s other big medal hope on day one in the women’s 400m Individual Medley.
She enters this event as the world silver medallist and is ranked third-fastest in the world this year, behind Elizabeth Beisel of the United States and China’s Zheng Rong Rong.
One of the highlights of the opening day at the Aquatics centre will be the battle between fierce rivals Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, who will battle for supremacy in the 400m Individual Medley.
Elsewhere, watch out for Team GB rowing duo Heather Stanning and Helen Glover in the women’s pair, who will be among the first to race as the Olympic rowing events begin at Eton Dorney.
Wherever you look there will be plenty of British interest, including the men’s archery team event at Lord’s, and GB table tennis star Paul Drinkhall in first round action in the men’s singles competition.
London’s Olympic Tennis tournament begins at Wimbledon, with GB’s Anne Keothavong in action against Caroline Wozniacki, while Jamie and Andy Murray will play in the first round of the doubles competition.
Plus, Great Britain women’s basketball, football, volleyball and handball will all be in action.
All the action is live on the BBC, and you can make your choice of Olympic viewing by pressing the Red Button on your digital remote, or by accessing the BBC’s Olympics channels or the BBC Sport website.
You can follow all the action from the first day of full competition at the London 2012 Olympic Games across the BBC. Details below:
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The fastest cyclist in the world will hope to light up the thousands of fans who will gather around the challenging Olympic road race course.
Mark Cavendish, the ‘Manx Missile’ says he hopes to “light the fire” for the GB team over 250km of tarmac, finishing on the Mall.
The 27-year-old won last year’s Olympic test event over a shorter version of the course and is the reigning world champion.
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6.00am-9.00am – OLYMPIC BREAKFAST
Presenter: Chris Hollins & Sian Williams
News round-up from the Games and beyond, including reaction to last night’s spectacular opening ceremony.
9.00am-11.30am – OLYMPICS 2012 Presenter: Mishal Husain Rowing, Swimming, Cycling, ShootingBBC One’s live coverage begins with the swimming and rowing heats. British medal prospects Helen Glover and Heather Stanning take to the water first at the Eton Dorney Rowing Lake in the women’s pair event.
Also, news of the start of the men’s cycling road race – can Mark Cavendish become Olympic champion to add to his world title? The first gold medal of the Games is won in the women’s 10m air rifle.
. 11.30am-1.00pm – OLYMPICS 2012 Presenter: Hazel Irvine Rowing, Swimming, CyclingMore action from the first morning of the rowing at Eton Dorney and the swimming at the Aquatics Centre. Plus progress reports on the men’s cycling road race as it snakes its way through the Surrey countryside.
British hopefuls include world swimming silver medallist Hannah Miley in the heats of the 400m individual medley, and world bronze medallist Alan Campbell in the men’s single sculls
. 1.15pm-4.00pm – OLYMPICS 2012 Presenter: Jake Humphrey CyclingThe biggest spectacle of day one draws to a close as the world’s leading road cyclists prepare to do battle over the closing stages of the men’s road race, culminating in a finish in The Mall.
British crowds will be cheering world champion and BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2011 Mark Cavendish.
. 5.00pm-7.00pm – OLYMPICS 2012 Presenter: Sue Barker Archery, TennisMore action from across the Games, as Lord’s stages the men’s team archery competition and the men’s and women’s singles get underway at Wimbledon.
Also news from Cardiff of Team GB women’s second preliminary match in the football competition, and other British competitors and teams in action on day one.
. 7.00pm-10.00pm – OLYMPICS 2012 Presenter: Gary Lineker Swimming, BoxingThe first four medals are won in swimming events at the Aquatics Centre.
Can Michael Phelps pick up where he left off in Beijing, or will US compatriot Ryan Lochte take the first honours? Will British world silver medallist Hannah Miley win an Olympic medal in the women’s 400m individual medley?
The first British boxers are in action too, including Luke Campbell, who won bantamweight silver in the 2011 world championships.
. 10.30pm-12.00am – OLYMPICS TONIGHT Presenter: Gabby LoganIn the company of star guests from the world of sport and beyond, Gabby Logan looks at the stories and personalities that have dominated the first day of competition, where 12 gold medals were awarded.
. 12.10am-12.55am – OLYMPIC SPORTSDAY Presenter: Dan Walker .
8.30am-2.00pm – OLYMPICS 2012
Presenter: Rishi Persad
Badminton, Cycling, Gymnastics
A morning that is dominated by cycling’s men’s road race, with live coverage of the start and the early stages of what is sure to be a stunning spectacle through the streets of London and Surrey from 10am.
Also, first action from the Wembley Arena as the badminton competitions get under way and Britain’s men’s gymnasts are in action as they seek to qualify for the team and individual events later in the week.
. 2.00pm-7.00pm – OLYMPICS 2012 Presenter: Manish Bhasin Archery, Judo, FootballBritain’s women play their second preliminary match in the football competition against Cameroon (k/o 5.15pm). There is also focus on the men’s team archery at Lord’s and the first two gold medals are decided in judo.
. 7.00pm-11.00pm – OLYMPICS 2012 Presenter: Jake Humphrey Gymnastics & BasketballLive coverage of the third and final qualifying session in the men’s gymnastics, which may have a crucial bearing on Britain’s qualification for the team and individual events.
Plus the start of Team GB’s first women’s basketball match against Australia (tip-off: 10.15pm). Coverage of this match will continue on BBC Red Button 301 at 11pm.
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Men’s Team
09:00 – Round of 16
LIVE BBC Olympics 5 – 8.55am-10.45am
BBC Red Button (301) – 8.55am-10.45am
15:00 – Quarter Finals
16:40 – Semi Finals
17:33 – BRONZE Medal Match
18:01 – GOLD Medal Match
LIVE BBC Olympics 11 – 2.55pm-6.50pm
BBC Red Button (301) – 5.00pm-6.30pm
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Morning Session
08:30 – All competitions (Group Stages)
LIVE BBC Olympics 9 / BBC Olympics 13 – 8.25am-11.10am
Afternoon Session
12:30 – All competitions (Group Stages)
LIVE BBC Olympics 13 / BBC Olympics 22 – 12.25pm-5.10pm
Evening Session
18:30 – All competitions (Group Stages)
LIVE BBC Olympics 3 / BBC Olympics 13 – 6.25pm-11.10pm
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Women’s Competition
China v Czech Republic | Group A | Tip-off: 09:00
LIVE BBC Olympics 14 – 8.50am-10.55am
Canada v Russia | Group B | Tip-off: 11:15
LIVE BBC Olympics 14 – 11.05am-1.10pm
Turkey v Angola | Group A | Tip-off: 14:30
LIVE BBC Olympics 14 – 2.20pm-4.25pm
United States v Croatia | Group A | Tip-off: 16:45
LIVE BBC Olympics 14 – 4.35pm-6.40pm
Brazil v France | Group B | Tip-off: 20:00
LIVE BBC Olympics 8 – 7.50pm-9.55pm
Australia v Great Britain | Group B | Tip-off: 22:15
LIVE BBC Olympics 8 – 10.05pm-12.10am
BBC Red Button (301) – 10.05pm-12.00am
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09:00 – Women’s Prelim
10:00 – Women’s Prelim
11:00 – Men’s Prelim
12:00 – Men’s Prelim
LIVE BBC Olympics 12 – 8.55am-1.00pm
14:30 – Men’s Prelim
15:30 – Women’s Prelim
16:30 – Men’s Prelim
17:30 – Women’s Prelim
LIVE BBC Olympics 17 – 2.25pm-6.30pm
20:00 – Men’s Prelim
21:00 – Women’s Prelim
22:00 – Men’s Prelim
23:00 – Women’s Prelim
LIVE BBC Olympics 7 – 7.55pm-12.00am
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13:30 – Men’s Bantam (56kg) | Round of 32
15:00 – Men’s Middle (75kg) | Round of 32
LIVE BBC Olympics 7 – 1.25pm-4.40pm
20:30 – Men’s Bantam (56kg) | Round of 32
22:00 – Men’s Middle (75kg) | Round of 32
LIVE BBC Olympics 9 – 8.25pm-11.40pm
BBC Red Button (302) – 8.30pm-11.30pm
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10:00 – Men’s Road Race – FINAL
LIVE BBC Olympics 3 – 9.50am-4.25pm
BBC Red Button (301) – 10.45am-1.15pm
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10:00 – Individual Eventing | Dressage (Day 1)
10:00 – Team Eventing | Dressage (Day 1)
LIVE BBC Olympics 6 – 9.55am-4.55pm
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Women’s Individual Foil
10:30 – Round of 64
11:50 – Round of 32
14:10 – Round of 16
15:30 – Quarter Finals
LIVE BBC Olympics 19 – 10.25am-4.10pm
18:00 – Semi Finals
19:10 – BRONZE Medal Match
19:40 – GOLD Medal Match
LIVE BBC Olympics 2 – 5.55pm-8.40pm
BBC Red Button (302) – 7.30pm-8.00pm
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Women’s Competition
Japan v Sweden | Group F
Kick-off: 12:00 – City of Coventry Stadium
LIVE BBC Olympics 9 – 11.50am-2.10pm
New Zealand v Brazil | Group E
Kick-off: 14:30 – Millennium Stadium
LIVE BBC Olympics 8 – 2.20pm-4.40pm
Canada v South Africa | Group F
Kick-off: 14:45 – City of Coventry Stadium
LIVE BBC Olympics 9 – 2.35pm-4.55pm
United States v Colombia | Group G
Kick-off: 17:00 – Hampden Park
LIVE BBC Olympics 10 – 4.50pm-7.10pm
Great Britain v Cameroon | Group E
Kick-off: 17:15 – Millennium Stadium
LIVE BBC Olympics 8 – 5.05pm-7.25pm
France v North Korea | Group G
Kick-off: 19:45 – Hampden Park
LIVE BBC Olympics 10 – 7.35pm-9.55pm
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11:00 – Men’s Qualification – Subdivision 1
LIVE BBC Olympics 11 – 10.55am-1.30pm
15:30 – Men’s Qualification -Subdivision 2
LIVE BBC Olympics 1 – 3.25pm-6.10pm
20:00 – Men’s Qualification – Subdivision 3
LIVE BBC Olympics 6 – 7.55pm-10.30pm
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Women’s Competition
Russia v Angola | Group A | Start: 09:30
LIVE BBC Olympics 18 – 9.20am-11.05am
Spain v South Korea | Group B | Start: 11:15
LIVE BBC Olympics 18 – 11.05am-12.55pm
Croatia v Brazil | Group A | Start: 14:30
LIVE BBC Olympics 18 – 2.20pm-4.05pm
Denmark v Sweden | Group B | Start: 16:15
LIVE BBC Olympics 18 – 4.05pm-5.55pm
Montenegro v Great Britain | Group A | Start: 19:30
LIVE BBC Olympics 12 – 7.20pm-9.05pm
BBC Red Button (301) – 7.20pm-9.00pm
Norway v France | Group B | Start: 21:15
LIVE BBC Olympics 12 – 9.05pm-10.55pm
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Men’s -60kg
09:30 – Elimination Round of 64
09:32 – Elimination Round of 32
09:34 – Elimination Round of 16
09:36 – Quarter Finals
LIVE BBC Olympics 7 – 9.25am-12.40pm
Women’s -48kg
09:30 – Elimination Round of 32
09:33 – Elimination Round of 16
09:35 – Quarter Finals
LIVE BBC Olympics 7 – 9.25am-12.40pm
Men’s -60kg
14:01 – Repechage & Bronze
14:02 – Semi Finals
16:10 – FINAL
LIVE BBC Olympics 2 – 1.55pm-4.30pm
BBC Red Button (301) – 1.55pm-4.30pm
Women’s -48kg
14:00 – Semi Finals
14:00 – Repechage & Bronze
16:00 – FINAL
LIVE BBC Olympics 2 – 1.55pm-4.30pm
BBC Red Button (301) – 1.55pm-4.30pm
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09:30 – Women’s Pair – Heats
09:50 – Women’s Quadruple Sculls – Heats
10:10 – Men’s Eight – Heats
10:30 – Men’s Double Sculls – Heats
11:00 – Men’s Lightweight Four – Heats
11:30 – Men’s Quadruple Sculls – Heats
12:00 – Men’s Pair – Heats
12:30 – Men’s Single Sculls – Heats
13:30 – Women’s Single Sculls – Heats
LIVE BBC Olympics 1 – 9.25am-2.30pm
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Women’s 10m Air Rifle
11:00 – FINALS
LIVE BBC Olympics 10 – 10.55am-12.00pm
Men’s 10m Air Pistol
15:30 – FINALS
LIVE BBC Olympics 10 – 3.25pm-4.15pm
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Afternoon Session
10:00 – Men’s 400m Individual Medley – Heats
10:34 – Women’s 100m Butterfly – Heats
10:52 – Men’s 400m Freestyle – Heats
11:17 – Women’s 400m Individual Medley – Heats
11:53 – Men’s 100m Breaststroke – Heats
12:11 – Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay – Heats
LIVE BBC Olympics 2 – 9.55am-12.40pm
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Evening Session
19:30 – Men’s 400m Individual Medley – FINAL
19:40 – Women’s 100m Butterfly – Semi Finals
19:49 – Men’s 400m Freestyle – FINAL
20:09 – Women’s 400m Individual Medley – FINAL
20:30 – Men’s 100m Breaststroke – Semi Finals
20:40 – Women’s 4x100m Freestyle Relay – FINAL
LIVE BBC Olympics 1 – 7.25pm-9.25pm
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Morning Session
09:00 – Women’s Singles – Preliminary Round
09:45 – Men’s Singles – Preliminary Round
11:15 – Women’s Singles – 1st Round
LIVE BBC Olympics 8 / BBC Olympics 15 – 8.55am-12.55pm
Afternoon Session
14:30 – Women’s Singles – 1st Round
16:00 – Men’s Singles – 1st Round
LIVE BBC Olympics 15 / BBC Olympics 21 – 2.25pm-5.40pm
Evening Session
19:00 – Men’s Singles – 1st Round
20:30 – Women’s Singles – 2nd Round
LIVE BBC Olympics 15 / BBC Olympics 21 – 6.55pm-10.10pm
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Centre Court | 1st Round
Tomas Berdych (CZE) v Steve Darcis (BEL)
Serena Williams (USA) v Jelena Jankovic (SRB)
Roger Federer (SUI) v Alejandro Falla (COL)
Anne Keothavong (GBR) v Caroline Wozniacki (DEN)
LIVE BBC Olympics 4 – 12.00pm-8.10pm
No. 1 Court | 1st Round
David Nalbandian (ARG) v Janko Tipsarevic (SRB)
Sam Stosur (AUS) v Carla Suarez Navarro (ESP)
Petra Kvitova (CZE) v Kateryna Bondarenko (UKR)
Ivan Dodig (CRO) v Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG)
LIVE BBC Olympics 5 – 12.00pm-8.10pm
Court 2 | 1st Round
Kim Clijsters (BEL) v Roberta Vinci (ITA)
John Isner (USA) v Olivier Rochus (BEL)
Li Na (CHN) v Daniela Hantuchova (SVK)
Melzer / Peya (AUT) v A. Murray / J. Murray (GBR)
LIVE BBC Olympics 20 – 11.30am-8.10pm
Court 18 | 1st Round
Christina McHale (USA) v Ana Ivanovic (SRB)
Viktor Troicki (SRB) v Nicolas Almagro (ESP)
Agnes Szavay (HUN) v Elena Baltacha (GBR)
Gilles Simon v Mikhail Kukushkin (KAZ)
Isner / Roddick (USA) v Melo / Soares (BRA)
LIVE BBC Olympics 24 – 11.30am-8.10pm
Coverage of selected matches also on BBC Olympics 23
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Women’s Competition
Algeria v Japan | Group A | Tip-off: 09:30
LIVE BBC Olympics 16 – 9.20am-11.10am
China v Serbia | Group B | Tip-off: 11:30
LIVE BBC Olympics 16 – 11.20am-1.10pm
Great Britain v Russia | Group A | Tip-off: 14:45
LIVE BBC Olympics 16 – 2.35pm-4.25pm
Italy v Dominican Republic | Group A | Tip-off: 16:45
LIVE BBC Olympics 16 – 4.35pm-6.25pm
United States v South Korea | Group B | Tip-off: 20:00
LIVE BBC Olympics 16 – 7.50pm-9.40pm
Brazil v Turkey | Group B | Tip-off: 22:00
LIVE BBC Olympics 16 – 9.50pm-11.40pm
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15:30 – Women’s 48kg | Group A (MEDALS)
LIVE BBC Olympics 12 – 3.25pm-5.40pm
Live coverage of selected events also on British Eurosport & Sky 3D
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Highlights of the day’s events in 3D will be shown on BBC HD at 11pm
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