Track and Field Olympic Coverage~

Here are highlights of what I hope to catch of the 2008 Olympic Track and Field events.

8/16/08
1:00AM
USA-Channel 30

Men's 20K Walk

8/16/08
6:30PM-9:00PM
and
8/17/08
1:00AM-3:00AM~
WAND-Channel 10

In case you can't sleep prior to Abe's...

Four years ago, Deena Kastor won bronze in the women's Olympic marathon, ending a 20-year drought for the U.S. Now she tries for a second medal, while China's top entry Zhou Chunxiu chases victory at home . Also, the title of "World's Fastest Man" is at stake in the 100m final. American Tyson Gay is the reigning world champion, but a pair of Jamaicans stand in his path: Asafa Powell and world record-holder Usain "Lightning" Bolt.

8/17/08
1:00PM-5:00PM
WAND-Channel 10

Since Abe's will be over...Let's compare your time to the Olympic times.

Ever consider trying to run over six miles in less than 28 minutes? Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele is the best in the world in the men's 10,000m, and the three-time reigning world champion seeks his second straight Olympic gold to conclude a session of finals from track and field.

8/17/08
9:00PM-11:00PM
and
1:00AM-4:00AM 8/18/08
WAND-Channel 10

The women's triathlon takes place at the Ming Tomb Reservoir in northern Beijing (LIVE ET/CT). Athletes will swim nearly one mile, bike another 25, then finish with a six-mile run.

8/17/08
11:30PM-1:00AM
WAND-Channel 10

Track and field gold-medal finals, featuring the men's hammer throw and women's triple jump and steeplechase.

Thursday, August 21
11:00 PM (8/20)-1:00AM
CNBC-Channel 39

Women's 20k walk.

Friday, August 22
1:00AM-7:00AM
USA-Channel 30

Men's track and field (50k walk).

7:00PM-11:00PM
WAND-Channel 10

The world's fastest men and women race for medals in the 4x100m relay finals. Also, the decathlon concludes, and gold-medals finals in the women's 5000m, women's long jump, and men's pole vault.

Saturday, August 23
6:30PM-11:00PM
WAND-Channel 10

The men's marathon (LIVE ET/CT). Plus, more track and field finals - including the men's 800m, the 4x400m relays and the men's long jump.

You might want to check your TV listings to make sure that my dates/times are correct.