Biles and Ledecky Headline Day 2 of Olympic Competition

Biles and Ledecky Headline Day 2 of Olympic Competition
Simone Biles of the United States smiles as she trains for artistic gymnastics at Ariake Gymnastics Centre ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, on July 22, 2021. Ashley Landis/AP Photo
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TOKYO—Two of America’s star Olympians headline Sunday’s events at the Tokyo Games as Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky both begin their quests to rewrite the record books.

The U.S. men’s basketball team begins play, while surfing makes its Olympic debut and the women’s skateboarders see their first action. Here are some things to watch. (all times Eastern):

Swimming

Five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky came to Tokyo attempting to break the all-time record of eight gold medals won by a U.S. woman. The first of her five scheduled events is the women’s 400-meter freestyle.