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Rio Olympics 2016: When to Watch North Shore Rhythmic Gymnasts

The U.S. women's rhythmic gymnastic team, with ties to Highland Park and Northbrook, is looking to capture gold at this year's Games.

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As the pomp and spectacle of the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro fade into the night Friday, the athletes—including a sizable contingent with North Shore ties—take center stage.

Here's a look at the local Olympians who are competing and when:

Rhythmic Gymnastics

U.S. Team: Monica Rokhman, Kiana Eide, Alisa Kano, Natalie McGiffert and Kristen Shaldybin (Jenny Rohkman, Monica's identical twin sister, is an alternate)

Women's Individual All-Around

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  • Qualification: 8:20 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 (No Team USA members advanced to the final)
  • Final: 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20

Women's Team All-Around

  • Qualification: 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
  • Final: 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 21

Swimming

Conor Dwyer, Winnetka

Men's 400-meter freestyle

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  • Heats: 11:48 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6. Dwyer is scheduled to compete in Heat 7, which starts at 12:24 p.m.
  • Final: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6

Men's 200-meter freestyle

  • Heats: 11:19 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. Dwyer is scheduled to compete in Heat 6, which starts at 11:44 a.m.
  • Semifinal 1: 8:11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
  • Semifinal 2: 8:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7

Men's 4x200-meter freestyle relay

  • Heats: 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. The U.S. team competes in Heat 1.
  • Final: 9:38 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9

Olivia Smoliga, Glenview

Women's 100-meter backstroke

  • Heats: 11:02 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7. Smoliga competes in Heat 4, which starts at 11:11 a.m.
  • Semifinal 1: 9:36 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
  • Semifinal 2: 9:44 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7
  • Final: 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8

A schedule of what events will be televised or streamed online can be found at NBC's Olympic coverage website.

Plus, take a look at all the Olympians with Illinois ties in this Patch roundup of athletes.

PHOTO: Left to right: Natalie McGiffert, Kristen Shaldybin and Monica Rokhman of the U.S. rhythmic gymnastic team. (Team USA)

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