Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte: Which Olympian Will Come Out on Top Tonight?

Two of Team USA's greatest male swimmers go head-to-head. Meanwhile, the women's gymnasts fight for the gold in the individual finals

By Bruna Nessif Aug 02, 2012 12:01 PMTags
Michael Phelps, Ryan LochteStephen Dunn/Getty Images

Last night was pretty impressive for Team USA.

Between a new record set by swimmer Rebecca Soni, male gymnast Danell Leyva finishing with a bronze medal for the Male Individual All-Around final and the women's relay swim team coming out in first, the Olympics are turning into a veritable gold mine for U.S. athletes.

But that's just the beginning.

Tonight, along with the U.S. Dream Team playing Nigera on the basketball court and the American men's water polo team facing off with Britain, two major events are heading your way.

After competing in multiple heats last night, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps will swim against each other in the 200-meter Individual Men's final, a matchup that many have been eagerly waiting to see hit the pool again.

As if that wasn't enough excitement to keep you satisfied, American gymnasts Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman will be going for the gold in the Women's Individual All-Around Final. 

What are you most excited to see? Let us know in the comments!

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