The second Wednesday of the games sees British stars go for gold, including Matt Hudson-Smith in the 400m

He is the British and European record holder, lowering his own benchmark to 44.07 seconds in May.

That time would have earned him silver in Tokyo three years ago, and there is a feeling that should Hudson-Smith finally dip under 44 seconds, he will find himself on the podium.

However, he will not be joined by compatriot Charlie Dobson, who came fourth in his semi-final.

It is set to be the highlight of Wednesday’s athletics programme, which also sees the men’s discus throw and 3000m steeplechase finals.

Those tuning into the morning session will also get a first glimpse of the world, Olympic, and European high jump champion Gianmarco Tamberi in action alongside long-term friend and rival Mutaz Essa Barshim.

From one track to another, there are also medals on offer in the velodrome as the men’s and women’s team pursuit finals take centre stage.

Great Britain won gold in the men’s event for three Games in a row between 2008 and 2016 but that run came to a sudden halt with a seventh-place finish in Tokyo.

They will look to return to the podium alongside the women’s team, who have eyes on reclaiming top spot after silver last time out, though they will have to do so without the retired Dame Laura Kenny and injured Katie Archibald.

There are two medals on offer at the sailing in Marseille as the 470 and Nacra 17 classes end. Nacra 17 pair John Gimson and Anna Burnet - partners on and off the water - will both hope to be in contention come their medal races.

Elsewhere, 51-year-old Andy Macdonald, who counts pioneer Tony Hawk among his friends, will become the first British male skateboarder at an Olympic Games and his chance of a medal will come in the park event on Wednesday.

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Molly Caudery will not contest the women's pole vault final despite great hopes for her after being eliminated in the qualification stage.

Speaking to the BBC she said: "It's honestly heartbreaking. Not the experience I was hoping for and I am so sorry for everyone back home.

"I wish I could have done better, but I am going to try to learn from this and I will take everything I can from it."

Caudery was tipped for a strong showing at the Games after winning this year's World Athletics Indoor Championships in March, having finished fifth at last year's event.

She went on to set a British record 4.92m in June and won bronze at the European Championships.

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