Olympics: Who to Watch Friday

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Event: Women’s 1,500m Race
Live Stream: Online coverage begins at 1:05 p.m.
Local to Watch: Morgan Uceny
Buzz: Indiana native Morgan Uceny qualified third in her heat during the semifinals of the women’s 1,500-meter. The basketball star-turned- track athlete finished Wednesday with a time 4:05.34 seconds earning her a spot in the gold medal race Friday.

Event: Men’s 10m Dive
Live Stream: Online coverage begins at 1:00 p.m.
Local to Watch: David Boudia
Buzz: David Boudia competed on the 2008 Olympic Dive Team and is one of the top tower divers on the team. The former Purdue diver earned his Olympic berth at the trials June 21. He and his teammate Nick McCrory took home the bronze medal at the London Games in the 10-meter synchronized platform event. Boudia will have a shot at a second medal if he qualifies in the 10-meter individual event Friday.

Event: Women’s 5,000m Race
Live Stream: Online coverage begins at 1:05 p.m.
Local to Watch: Molly Huddle
Buzz: Molly Huddle is a long-distance track runner. She currently holds the American record in the 5,000 meter run. The former University of Notre Dame runner ran through the qualification round of the 5,000 meter event, leading most of the race but finishing fifth. It was her fastest time since her record-breaking run two years ago. Huddle will race for the medal Friday.

Event: BMX Cycling
Live Stream: Online coverage begins at 9:00 a.m.
Local to Watch: Alise Post
Buzz: Alise Post of St. Cloud, Minn. was the coach's pick for the 2012 Olympic Team. The 15-year-old cyclist is the youngest female to hold the National No.1 Pro Women's title. Post heads into the semifinals after a promising eighth place-finish during Wednesday's seeding run.

Event: Men’s Basketball
Live Stream: Online coverage begins at 3:00 p.m.
Locals to Watch: Anthony Davis, Andre Iguodala, Deron Williams, Kevin Love
Buzz: The men’s team is a favorite to medal in the Olympic Games. After winning each preliminary match-up and devouring Argentina Monday and Australia Wednesday. The team heads into the semifinals where they play Argentina one last time to see who will head into the gold medal game.