5 Olympic things to know for Thursday
Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Thursday:
- Associated Press
- Updated: July 26, 2012 06:20 pm IST
Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Thursday:
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1. Getting closer: The Olympic torch travels past some famous and venerable landmarks - the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul's Cathedral and Buckingham Palace, among others - on the second-to-last day of its 8,000-mile (12,900-kilometer) journey.
2. Tennis draw: Who will have the best route to the final? Thursday is the draw for men's and women's tennis.
3. David Cameron: The British Prime Minister gives his view on all things Olympic inside the park. What's his take on the security situation as the games approach?
4. Michelle Obama: The U.S. first lady arrives in London. Expect to see a lot of her - and a lot of security around her - as of Friday morning.
5. Romney's visit: The United States of America presidential candidate meets with British leaders, including Cameron and former Prime Minister Tony Blair.