Olympic Games fans can expect lots of anticipation and excitement on day two (July 28) as Adam Peaty looks to make history.

It’s been a tricky time for the 29-year-old since retaining his 100m breaststroke crown in Tokyo but he’s back in the pool and ready to rewrite the record books.

Peaty could become only the second man ever to win three Olympic golds in the same swimming event, joining Michael Phelps in that select group.

He has the chance to do this today on day two which will also see home favourite Leon Marchand go in his best event, the 400m individual medley.

Marchand broke Phelps’ last remaining world record in the event at the World Championships in 2023 and is the red-hot favourite to take gold in the first of potentially four individual events.

How many Olympic titles can we expect on day two?

Overall, there will be 13 Olympic titles up for grabs on day two, three of which will come in the pool.

Away from the swimming, viewers can also watch the women’s mountain biking which is expected to provide plenty of thrills and spills.

Home star Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has won four of the last five world titles but the only exception to that rule was in 2021 when Britain’s Evie Richards claimed the rainbow jersey.

Richards, from Malvern, will be joined by Welsh youngster Ella Maclean-Howell in the British contingent.

Adam Peaty in profile

The men’s basketball might have the most famous sportspeople at the Games and there is one match that everyone will be desperate to follow on day two.

USA, led by the legendary LeBron James, face their most challenging match of the group stages when they take on a Serbia side featuring Nikola Jokic, a three-time NBA MVP who is widely regarded as the world’s best player. This could be a match for the ages.

There are more team sports on day two including the beginning of the women’s rugby sevens competition where Team GB will be looking to upset the dominance of Australia and New Zealand.

In the hockey, the British men face South Africa and the women take on Spain.

On the judo mat, Chelsie Giles has added world silver and European gold to the Olympic bronze she won in Tokyo and is looking to become Team GB’s first-ever Olympic champion judoka.

Kimberley Woods hopes to add a medal to Team GB’s tally in the canoe slalom while TikTok sensations Megan Havers, Penny Healey and Bryony Pitman go for gold in the archery women’s team final.

Healey, who was inspired to try archery after watching the Disney movie Brave, has pet emus at home and won her first individual World Cup gold last year.

In the football, former Chelsea boss Emma Hayes’ USA face a blockbuster group stage clash against Germany.

What not to miss on day two of the Olympics

Make sure to keep an eye on the canoe slalom.

Kimberley Woods, who will compete in the K1 single, has six world titles to her name across a range of disciplines and will be looking to add a first Olympic medal to her collection.

Athlete to watch

Nicola Jokic kept fans guessing as to his Olympic participation after he skipped key international events in the past due to gruelling NBA seasons but the Denver Nuggets star is in Serbia’s star-studded squad and ready to shine on the basketball court.

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It is almost impossible to look anywhere but to the pool, considering what Adam Peaty could achieve should he win gold.

However, judoka Chelsie Giles brought home Team GB’s first medal in Tokyo and how she fares in the 52kg category will be intriguing.

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