Former players Sue Bird, Swin Cash, Asjha Jones, Tina Charles, Diana Taurasi and Maya Moore are playing on the U.S. women's basketball team, coached by .
Team USA will play Croatia on Saturday, July 28, at 11:45 a.m., U.S. EST, according to nbcolympics.com.
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UConn sophomore , and her brother (an incoming freshman) are swimming for their home country of Suriname.
Chinyere Pigot will compete in the Women's 50m Freestyle on Friday, August 3, at 5 a.m., U.S. EST, according to nbcolympics.com. If Pigot advances, the Women's 50m Freestyle Semis will be held on August 3 at 3:27 p.m. and Finals will take place Saturday, August 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Diguan Pigot competed in the Men's 100m Breaststroke this morning, July 28, at 6:53, U.S. EST, according to nbcolympics.com. Pigot swam with a time of 1:05.55, according to the official Olympics Web site. Men's 100m Breaststroke Semis will be held on July 28 at 3:32 p.m. and Finals will take place on Sunday, July 29, at 3:11 p.m.
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UConn alumna and track and field athlete Phylicia George is competing for Canada.
George will compete in the Women's 100m Hurdles on Monday, August 6, at 5:05 a.m., U.S. EST, according to nbcolympics.com. If George advances, the Women's 100m Hurdles Semis will be held on Tuesday, August 7, at 2:15 p.m. and Finals will take place on August 7 at 4 p.m.
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Former UConn athlete Melissa Gonzalez is playing on the U.S. field hockey team.
Team USA will play on Sunday, July 29 at 4:15 p.m., U.S. EST, according to nbcolympics.com.
For a complete schedule of the 2012 London Olympic Games, visit www.london2012.com.
Congratulations to all the UConn Olympians!
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