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Olympics 2012: NBC Olympics TV Schedule for Wednesday

Swimmers Allison Schmitt, Missy Franklin, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte take center stage in London as they compete in several races.

If you can't leap across the pond for the Olympic games, television coverage will be aired on NBC. See the full schedule of Olympic games on London2012.com.

Canton's Allison Schmitt, fresh off a gold medal Tuesday, anchors the women's 4x200 relay team (check http://patch.com/A-w8ZP if you can't wait for the broadcast to see the results). 

The Wednesday schedule for the 2012 Olympics on NBC includes swimming, rowing, canoe/kayak, women's volleyball, women's water polo and men's beach volleyball. Don't forget to follow additional coverage shown on NBC's family of channels, incluing MSNBC, NBCSN, Bravo, CNBC, Telemundo and more — check here for that schedule:

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10:00a - 11:05a

Cycling

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The time trial for men's Cycling to be joined live in progress. Fabian Cancellara reportedly will compete after being injured during Saturday's road race. Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain is also expected to ride.

11:05a - 11:30a

Swimming

American swimmers Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte, Allison Schmitt of Canton and Missy Franklin are expected in the pool as qualification continues with 14 races over five events. The men will swim the 200m backstroke and 200m individual medley, while the women compete in 4x200m freestyle, 200m breaststroke and 100m freestyle.

11:30a - 12:30p

Men's Beach Volleyball

More qualifying-round action in men's Beach Volleyball featuring Team USA's Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal againt Lativia's Aleksandrs Samoilovs and Ruslans Sorokins.

12:30p - 1:20p

Swimming

More qualifying heats in swimming featuring five events and 14 races.

1:20p - 2:30p

Women's Water Polo: USA vs. ESP

The United States, the 2008 silver medalist, faces Spain in the second round of Group A preliminary matches. The U.S. narrowly defeated Hungary, 14-13, its first game, while Spain defeated China, 11-6.

2:30p - 3:00p

Canoeing

Another medal in Canoe/Kayak will be awarded following the men’s K-1 whitewater final. In this event, Germans have won gold in three of the last four Olympics while the British have taken silver in two of the last three

3:00p - 4:45p

Women's Volleyball: USA vs. CHN

The top-ranked United States takes on China in the third round of Group B preliminary matches. Both squads are 2-0, the U.S. coming off a strong 3-1 win against rival Brazil – the country the U.S. lost to for the 2008 gold medal.

4:45p - 5:00p

Rowing

The first medals will be won at Eton Dorney in the women’s pair and quadruple sculls and the men’s eight. Plus, semifinal action in three other events, including the men’s quadruple sculls.

8:00p - 12:00a

NBC Primetime Swimming and Diving finals, plus the crowning of the men's all-around champion in Gymnastics and a Beach Volleyball match involving Team USA. 

Which Olympic events will you be watching? Let us know in the comments.


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