Simone Biles will at last return to Olympic competition Tuesday on Day 11 of the Tokyo Games.The 2016 Olympic champion pulled out of competition a little over a week ago to focus on her mental health, but will return for the balance beam final.The men's horizontal and parallel bars will also be decided.It will be a big night at Olympic Stadium for American hurdlers Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad. They are expected to race each other for the gold in the 400-meter hurdles.The women's golf tournament begins with four Americans — Nelly Korda, Jessica Korda, Danielle Kang and Lexi Thompson — headlining the 60-player field.Here are some things to watch (all times Eastern):Biles is backSimone Biles was the face of these Olympic Games leading into Tokyo until a case of the "twisties" sidelined the six-time Olympic medalist.Biles, citing issues surrounding air awareness, first pulled out of team competition after one event and said she needed time to focus on her mental health. She also skipped four of her five scheduled events, only announcing Monday that she'd return for the balance beam."We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow — Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!! Can’t wait to watch you both!" USA Gymnastics said in a statement.The 24-year-old Biles won bronze on beam in Rio de Janeiro five years ago. Lee won the women's all-around while Biles sat out, bronze in the uneven bars and was part of the group that won silver in women's team competition. American showdownThe month-long battle between Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad continues at Olympic Stadium as both hurdlers eye the gold medal in the 400 meters.McLaughlin is the world record holder at 51.90 seconds, but the mark could be broken at the Tokyo Games, by either her or rival Dalilah Muhammad. Both made it through the rainy semifinals to advance into the final with an Olympic gold medal on the line.Each time the two have met, the world record has fallen. Soccer, beach volleyball and swimmingAmong the events scheduled for live coverage are the semifinals of the men's soccer tournament and the women's quarterfinal in beach volleyball.Alice Dearing, the first Black female swimmer for Great Britain, will make her Olympic debut in the women's marathon. Dearing gained attention when FINA said she could not use a swim cap designed to accommodate her Afro. Americans beach volleyball players Alix Klineman and April Ross bested Germany 2-0 to advance to the semifinal round.Allyson Felix won her first-round heat of the 400 meters as she began her Tokyo quest for a 10th Olympic medal.The 35-year-old Felix, who’s competing at her fifth Olympics, has six gold medals and three silvers on her resume. She’s tied with Jamaican great Merlene Ottey for the most women’s track medals in Olympic history. Felix has a chance to medal in the 400 and may have another shot in the women’s 4x400 this weekend.Women's golfThe entire first round of the women's golf tournament will be shown live from Kasumigaseki Country Club beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Americans have four contenders in Nelly Korda, Jessica Korda, Danielle Kang and Lexi Thompson.Shot put athlete tests positive for steroidsA shot putter from the country of Georgia has tested positive for steroids and been pulled from his event Tuesday.The International Testing Agency says Benik Abramyan tested positive for two steroids and a banned hormone in a sample taken in Tokyo on Saturday. That was his 36th birthday.Abramyan was due to take part in the shot put qualifying round later Tuesday.For the late crowdBoth the women's park skateboarding final and the quarterfinals of women's volleyball are set for tonight as is the quarterfinals of the women's basketball tournament.Wrestling final and semifinals are also set for tonight.
Simone Biles will at last return to Olympic competition Tuesday on Day 11 of the Tokyo Games.
The 2016 Olympic champion pulled out of competition a little over a week ago to focus on her mental health, but will return for the balance beam final.
The men's horizontal and parallel bars will also be decided.
It will be a big night at Olympic Stadium for American hurdlers Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad. They are expected to race each other for the gold in the 400-meter hurdles.
The women's golf tournament begins with four Americans — Nelly Korda, Jessica Korda, Danielle Kang and Lexi Thompson — headlining the 60-player field.
Here are some things to watch (all times Eastern):
Biles is back
Simone Biles was the face of these Olympic Games leading into Tokyo until a case of the "twisties" sidelined the six-time Olympic medalist.
Biles, citing issues surrounding air awareness, first pulled out of team competition after one event and said she needed time to focus on her mental health. She also skipped four of her five scheduled events, only announcing Monday that she'd return for the balance beam.
"We are so excited to confirm that you will see two U.S. athletes in the balance beam final tomorrow — Suni Lee AND Simone Biles!! Can’t wait to watch you both!" USA Gymnastics said in a statement.
The 24-year-old Biles won bronze on beam in Rio de Janeiro five years ago. Lee won the women's all-around while Biles sat out, bronze in the uneven bars and was part of the group that won silver in women's team competition.
American showdown
The month-long battle between Sydney McLaughlin and Dalilah Muhammad continues at Olympic Stadium as both hurdlers eye the gold medal in the 400 meters.
McLaughlin is the world record holder at 51.90 seconds, but the mark could be broken at the Tokyo Games, by either her or rival Dalilah Muhammad. Both made it through the rainy semifinals to advance into the final with an Olympic gold medal on the line.
Each time the two have met, the world record has fallen.
Soccer, beach volleyball and swimming
Among the events scheduled for live coverage are the semifinals of the men's soccer tournament and the women's quarterfinal in beach volleyball.
Alice Dearing, the first Black female swimmer for Great Britain, will make her Olympic debut in the women's marathon. Dearing gained attention when FINA said she could not use a swim cap designed to accommodate her Afro.
Americans beach volleyball players Alix Klineman and April Ross bested Germany 2-0 to advance to the semifinal round.
Allyson Felix won her first-round heat of the 400 meters as she began her Tokyo quest for a 10th Olympic medal.
The 35-year-old Felix, who’s competing at her fifth Olympics, has six gold medals and three silvers on her resume. She’s tied with Jamaican great Merlene Ottey for the most women’s track medals in Olympic history. Felix has a chance to medal in the 400 and may have another shot in the women’s 4x400 this weekend.
Women's golf
The entire first round of the women's golf tournament will be shown live from Kasumigaseki Country Club beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Americans have four contenders in Nelly Korda, Jessica Korda, Danielle Kang and Lexi Thompson.
Shot put athlete tests positive for steroids
A shot putter from the country of Georgia has tested positive for steroids and been pulled from his event Tuesday.
The International Testing Agency says Benik Abramyan tested positive for two steroids and a banned hormone in a sample taken in Tokyo on Saturday. That was his 36th birthday.
Abramyan was due to take part in the shot put qualifying round later Tuesday.
For the late crowd
Both the women's park skateboarding final and the quarterfinals of women's volleyball are set for tonight as is the quarterfinals of the women's basketball tournament.
Wrestling final and semifinals are also set for tonight.
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