- Team GB hit the ground running after winning two medals on the opening day
- Adam Peaty could win third consecutive Olympic title in men’s 100m breaststroke
- The greatest rower of all time Sir Steve Redgrave looks ahead to day two with Mail Sport
The Olympics are in full swing after an action-packed first day, with Team GB already on a roll, having secured two medals.
In their best start to the greatest sporting event on earth in more than four decades, Anna Henderson won silver in the women’s time trial, while divers Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen won bronze and made history.
Swimmer Adam Peaty is chasing his third consecutive Olympic title in the men’s 100m breaststroke today. The final starts at 20:44 (BST).
There are also a whole host of other Team GB athletes to keep a close eye on, including Andy Murray, Evie Richards and Chelsie Giles who are competing on day two.
From Team GB House, Sir Steve Redgrave discusses Mew Jensen and Harper’s success and the atmosphere in camp in another exclusive video with Post Sport.
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Sir Steve Redgrave has given a preview of an action-packed second day at the Paris Olympics
Team GB divers Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen won bronze on the opening day
Anna Henderson also took early silver in the women’s individual time trial
Adam Peaty will attempt to add another gold medal to his list of achievements in the men’s 100m breaststroke
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The legendary rower, who won five gold medals at five consecutive Olympic Games, describes the atmosphere at Team GB headquarters as ‘electric’ following their early success.
He also reflects on the disappointment for Josh Tarling after the 20-year-old suffered a puncture during the time trial and ultimately finished fourth.
Redgrave relishes Peaty’s quest for fame, but also highlights the challenge that Chinese actor Qin Haiyang will pose in a blockbuster.
Also on the programme are tennis legend Murray, who is retiring in Paris after an illustrious career, and two-time Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover.
Glover will start her fourth Games in the women’s event, alongside Rebecca Shorten, Esme Booth and Sam Redgrave. The heats kick off at 11.30am (BST).
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Finally, Redgrave gives his verdict on Giles, who will be hoping to improve on her bronze medal win in Tokyo when she competes in the women’s 52kg event tonight.
And to top it all off, he has chosen the three athletes he will be keeping an eye on today.
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Mail Sport and The National Lottery have joined forces to bring you exclusive video content from our greatest Olympian, Sir Steve Redgrave, every day during the Paris Olympics. Sir Steve won five gold medals in an illustrious career and is regarded by many as our greatest Olympic hero.
In 1996, Team GB won just one gold medal at the Atlanta Olympics – and Steve and Matthew Pinsent delivered it for the nation. This was in an era before the introduction of National Lottery funding, which transformed the fortunes of our British athletes.
Thanks to National Lottery players, Team GB are now a powerhouse on the world stage, winning 22 golds and 64 medals at the last Tokyo Olympics.