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Five things Philly fans need to know about the Olympics on Monday

by Gabriela Carroll
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Fencing: Men's foil

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Penn’s Blake Broszus (Canada) will compete in men’s foil against Druz Schembri (Virgin Islands) at 3:25 a.m. This is his first time competing individually after helping Canada finish 9th in Tokyo. The entire tournament takes place today.

Rowing: Women's eights

AVI STEINHARDT

Penn’s Regina Salmons will compete with Team USA in the women’s eight rowing competition, at 6 a.m. This is her second Olympics after she made the final with Team USA in this event in Tokyo.

Women's rugby sevens: USA vs. France

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Philadelphia natives Ariana Ramsey (pictured with the ball) and Kris Thomas, and Penn State's Kayla Cannett take on the host French squad in their final game of pool play in women's rugby sevens at 9:30 a.m.

Women's volleyball: USA vs. China

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Penn State’s Haleigh Washington and Micha Hancock take the court at 11:25 a.m. to start their journey toward defending their gold medal in Tokyo in 2021.

Women's basketball: USA vs. Japan

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North Philadelphia native Kahleah Copper and Team USA begin their campaign to win their eighth consecutive Olympic gold against Japan at 3 p.m. Team USA hasn’t lost a game at the Olympics since 1992.