Swimming
Men`s 200 meter freestyle: Poland`s Artur Wojdat is the favorite, but Doug Gjersten and Jon Olsen of the U.S. are just a tick behind.
Women`s 400 meter freestyle: Janet Evans twice held off challenges by East Germany`s Heike Friedrich II to win this gold in Seoul. Friedrich is back to try again, along with countrywoman and bronze medalist Anke Moehring.
Men`s 100 meter butterfly: Matt Biondi, the heavy favorite in this race in Seoul, was nipped at its end by Surinam`s Anthony Nesty. Now they encore with Nesty ranked as the world`s best in the event.
Athletics
Heptathalon (Day 1): Jackie Joyner-Kersey begins her quest for a world record.
Men`s pole vault: Soviet Union world record holder Sergei Bubka is injured so the way is open for teammate Rodion Gataullin, who has gone 19-9. Women`s 400-meters: If Cuba`s Ana Quirot competes, she and the Soviet`s Olga Nazarova promise a stirring duel.
Men`s 5,000 meters: The presence of Kenyan Olympic champ John Ngugi spices up this field.
Women`s 100 meters: Evelyn Ashford takes on teammate Michelle Finn and the Soviet`s Irina Sergeeva.
Women`s volleyball
Cuba vs. People`s Republic of China: They`re two of the four best teams in the world.
