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Olympics 2021 live updates: McLaughlin's world record may be in jeopardy in women's 400-meter hurdles final

After what's already being called the "best race in Olympic history," another exciting day at the track could be in store on Thursday at the Tokyo Olympics.

The women's 400-meter hurdles also has an elite collection of talent to rival Wednesday's thrilling men's final. World record holder Sydney McLaughlin and reigning Olympic champ Dalilah Muhammad are joined by a third American, Anna Cockrell, in the women's hurdles final, which is scheduled to begin at 10:30 p.m. ET.

Also on Thursday's schedule, the first round of the women's golf competition gets underway, boxers Oshae Jones and Richard Torrez look to clinch medals, and Team USA faces the Dominican Republic in baseball (11 p.