Olympics 2012 Schedule: Day 14 Top Athletes, Events, TV Info & More

Don't look now, but the London Olympics are already almost complete. 

It seems like just yesterday that Team USA women's soccer was taking on France, for some reason, before the Opening Ceremonies had even taken place. 

Now, after that same Team USA has taken home gold, there are just three days left of the Olympics. After this, we will have to wait four years for more awesomeness.

It's a good thing, however; they save the best for last.

Let's take a look at what's on tap for Friday. 

Note: For a complete look at Day 14's TV schedule, check out nbcolympics.com. For a complete look at the event schedule, check out london2012.com.

Events (All times are EST)

Athletics

Men's Pole Vault finals: 2:00 p.m.

Women's 4x400-Meter Relay round 1: 2:10 p.m.

Women's Hammer Throw finals: 2:35 p.m.

Men's 4x100 Relay round 1: 2:45 p.m.

Women's 5000-meter finals: 3:05 p.m.

Women's 4x100-Meter Relay finals: 3:40 p.m.

Women's 1500-Meter finals: 3:55 p.m.

Men's 4x400-Meter Relay finals: 4:20 p.m.

Basketball (Men's Semifinals)

Spain vs. Russia: noon

Argentina vs. United States: 4:00

Boxing

Men's boxing: For a look at the complete schedule, click here. 

Canoe Sprint

Men's and women's singles and doubles: For a look at the complete schedule, click here. 

Cycling: BMX

Women's BMX finals: 11:30 a.m.

Men's BMX finals: 11:40 a.m.

Diving

Men's 10-Meter Platform prelims: 2:00 p.m.

Gymnastics: Rythmic

Individual All-Around qualification rotation 3: 7:00 a.m.

Individual All-Around qualification rotation 4: 8:18 a.m.

Group All-Around qualification rotation 2: 9:50 a.m.

Handball (Men's Semifinals)

Hungary vs. Sweden: noon

France vs. Croatia: 3:30 p.m.

Hockey

Gold Medal Match: Netherlands vs. Argentina: 3:00 p.m.

For a look at all of the other loser's brackets matches, click here.

Sailing

Various men's and women's races. For a complete look at the sailing schedule, click here.

Soccer (Men's Bronze Medal Match)

South Korea vs. Japan: 2:45 p.m.

Swimming

Men's 10-Kilometer Marathon finals: 7:00 a.m.

Synchronized Swimming

Women's Free Routine finals: 10:00 a.m.

Taekwondo

Women's 67kg  andMen's 80kg tournaments. For a look at the complete schedule and bracket, click here.

Volleyball (Men's Semifinals)

Bulgaria vs. Russia: 10:00 a.m.

Brazil vs. Italy: 2:30 p.m.

Water Polo

Men's semifinals. For a look at the complete schedule, click here. 

Wrestling

Men's 55kg Freestyle and Men's 74kg Freestyle tournaments. For a look at the complete schedule and bracket, click here. 

Athletes to Watch

NBA Players

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the Olympics, and it's understandable, considering just the sheer amount of talent on the courts in London.

Choosing any one player to watch, especially now that the competition has dwindled down to the top four teams, would be unfair. Instead, I suggest watching most of the players in both games.

LeBron James, obviously, is a prime candidate to keep an eye on. He's coming off a ridiculous triple double (in 10-minute quarters, mind you) and is looking to establish himself as the greatest NBA Olympian of all time.

If you want to ignore the 12 American stars, just take a look at their opponent, Argentina. The most notable Argentine, of course, is Manu Ginobili, who is as fun to watch as anyone.

In the other semifinal, Russia boasts an exciting Minnesota Timberwolves duo in Andrei Kirilenko and Alexey Shved, while Spain has the best frontcourt in these Games, highlighted by Serge Ibaka and the Gasol bros. 

The talent is endless at this point. 

Tirunesh Dibaba, 5,000-Meter Race

Ethiopia had three of the top four qualifiers in the women's 5,000-meter race, so it's safe to say they have a lock on that event.

Still, Dibaba is head and shoulders above the rest of her countrywomen. 

The 27-year-old, who took home two golds in Beijing in the 10,000 and 5,000 and has a slew of other World Championship golds, happens to be the world-record holder in this event. 

It may be a long-distance race, but Dibaba can keep you entertained with her ability to totally dominate. 

If you're looking for a sprint to watch, Team USA takes on Team Jamaica in the women's 4x100 relay in what should be a true nail-biter. 

Netherlands' Women's Field Hockey Team

There aren't a ton of thrilling gold-medal events set for Friday, so why not sit back and watch Netherlands take on Argentina in the women's final?

The Dutch ladies have strolled through their competition, winning all six matches—including an extra-time thriller against New Zealand in the semis.

Argentina has also been impressive and will give them a tough test.

Plus, if you're of the male gender, these ladies aren't all that bad to look at when they are scoring goals and laying out punishing hits. 

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