
NBC Olympics Schedule 2016: Rio Event Guide, Live Stream Info and Tuesday Picks
Michael Phelps will have a chance to gain yet another Olympic gold medal when he takes on rival Chad le Clos of South Africa in the 200-meter butterfly final Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro.
Phelps, who has won 19 gold medals, is the most decorated athlete in the history of the Games.
However, Le Clos appeared to be trying to get into the head of his longtime rival when the two men were preparing for their semifinal heat Monday night.
NBC's cameras showed Le Clos shadow-boxing almost directly in front of Phelps in what looked like an attempt to psych the champion swimmer out. Phelps did not pay Le Clos any attention, and it did not impact his swimming.
While neither man won the semifinal, Phelps finished second and got the best of Le Clos, who finished third.
That final should be the highlight of Tuesday's medal schedule. All Olympic events can be live-streamed on NBCOlympics.com.
Here's a look at Tuesday's top events, with the first medal event taking place at 11:30 a.m. ET. For the full schedule, visit NBC Sports' website:
| 11:30 a.m. | Men's Canoe Single Slalom |
| 1:30 p.m. | Men's and Women's Judo |
| 1:30 p.m. | Women's Weightlifting |
| 1:30 p.m. | Women's 25-Meter Pistol |
| 2 p.m. | Diving, Women's Synchronized 10-Meter Platform Final |
| 2 p.m. | Women's Gymnastics Final |
| 2 p.m. | Men's Fencing |
| 5 p.m. | Men's Weightlifting |
| 8 p.m. | Women's 200-Meter Freestyle |
| 8 p.m. | Men's 200-Meter Butterfly |
| 8 p.m. | Women's 200-Meter Individual Medley |
| 8 p.m. | Men's 4x200-Meter Freestyle Relay |
Tuesday's Selections
The 200-meter butterfly appears to be a tremendous battle of wills between Phelps and Le Clos. However, those two are not the only ones in the race. Tamas Kenderesi of Hungary beat both swimmers in the semifinals and must be given strong consideration to win the event.

Look for Phelps, Le Clos and Kenderesi to engage in a strong three-way battle for the gold. While Phelps has an excellent chance to bring home the gold, the key may be his start. If he can get off to a quicker start than he did in the semifinals, he should have a chance to open up a bigger lead.
That's essential, because Le Clos and Kenderesi can close well in the final 50 meters. Look for Phelps to get that sharp start and bring home the gold.
The most anticipated non-swimming event is the women's gymnastics final. While the American men disappointed with their fifth-place finish Monday, the United States women should roll to the team championship.
This group of five gymnasts, led by the superb Simone Biles and veteran Aly Raisman, appears to be dramatically better than the competition. This is unlikely to be close, so look for the American team to put on a series of eye-catching performances.
Biles, the favorite for the individual all-around gold, is almost untouchable on the vault, balance beam and floor exercise. NBC Olympics shared her highlights Sunday:
All of her teammates will compete in at least one final event.
"I think that's really special," Biles told Nancy Armour of USA Today.
In addition to Biles and Raisman, the other U.S. gymnasts are Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian.
The United States should easily outperform the Chinese and Russian teams in gymnastics.

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