It was an underwhelming night for Team GB at the Olympics but there are plenty of Brits in action later on today.

GiveMeSport Women recaps the biggest news from the past 24 hours, which events to focus on today and the GB stars to keep an eye on.

What happened overnight at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics?

Mallory Franklin wins silver in women’s canoe slalom

Britain’s Mallory Franklin has won silver in the women’s canoe slalom event in Tokyo.

Franklin, who is a former world and European champion, posted a time of 1:08.68 after suffering a two-second penalty for touching the 15th gate.

The 27-year-old was leading with just one competitor to go but was pipped to the gold medal by Australia’s Jessica Fox.

Helen Glover and Polly Swann miss out on rowing medal

Two-time British gold medallist Helen Glover missed out on a medal in Tokyo after finishing fourth with partner Polly Swann in the women’s pair.

Glover has ruled out competing at another Olympics, stating: "In Rio, I said it was my last one. This time I'm saying 'no, it's definitely it.’ ”

Elsewhere, Emily Craig and Imogen Grant also missed out on a medal by just 0.01 seconds in the lightweight women’s double sculls.

Team GB have now finished fourth in five rowing events at the Sea Forest Waterway.

China break 4x200m freestyle world record

China won gold in the women’s 4x200m freestyle in a world-record time after holding off a late fightback from the USA.

The time of seven minutes 40.33 seconds bettered the record held by Australia by 1.17 seconds.

GB women win sevens opener

GB’s women’s rugby sevens team won their opening pool match against the Russian Olympic Committee 14-12.

Abigail Brown scored both tries, while Holly Aitchison slotted both conversions to secure a narrow victory.

Bethany Shriever reaches BMX semi-finals

Britain’s Bethany Shriever won her heat in the women’s BMX racing to qualify for tomorrow’s semi-final.

The 22-year-old is a former Junior World Champion and won silver at the 2016 BMX European Cycling Championships.