What To Watch

Beijing 2008

Local to watch

Former Oxon Hill sprinter Mechelle Lewis will find out whether ditching Madison Avenue results in a 400 relay gold.

Prime time

Diving (men), track and field (men, women)

8 p.m.-midnight

AUG 23

Highlights

The men's marathon, often considered the climax of the Games, starts at Tiananmen Square and runs past the Forbidden City. Ryan Hall gives the United States a contender for a medal. Meb Keflezighi won silver in Athens, but he failed to qualify for the U.S. team.

Local to watch

Gary Russell Jr. of Capitol Heights might have fought his way into the bantamweight boxing final.

Prime time

Diving (men), marathon (men), track and field (men, women)

7:30 p.m.-midnight

AUG 24

Highlights

All of those happy, smiling faces - the athletes can finally relax and enjoy the show as the Games come to a close.

Local to watch

How many medals will Phelps wear as he walks in the closing ceremony?

Prime time

Closing ceremony, volleyball (men)

7 p.m.-11 p.m.

Compiled from nbcolympics.com, wire reports and other publications.