Olympics 100m Race - Betting Odds, Event Details, History and Records

Date: 2024.08.04 - Event Final
Contest: OLYMPICS
Location: Paris, France


The 100m event is one of the most exciting and prestigious races in the Olympics. It features athletes sprinting down a straight track for 100 meters, aiming to be the fastest.

This event has been part of the modern Olympic Games since they began in 1896 for men and was introduced for women in 1928.

Athletes start from a set of blocks and run in their designated lanes. The race is over in less than 10 seconds for the fastest runners, making every moment crucial. The winner is the first to cross the finish line, and times are recorded in seconds and hundredths of a second.


2024 Olympics 100m Results:

It was a very tight race and to determine the winner the judges had to look at the miliseconds.

These are the results of the Men 100m final race:

Noah Lyles 9.79
Kishane Thompson 9.79
Fred Kerley 9.81
Akani Simbine 9.82
Lamont Marcell Jacobs 9.85
Letsile Tebogo 9.86
Kenneth Badnarek 9.88
Obliquie Seville 9.91


2024 Olympics 100m Betting Odds:

This is what the odds looked like in the Men category leading up to the event.

Source: Bet365
Time Stamp: July 24th, 2024 5:02 pm EST
Odds Subject to Change

Kishane Thompson +115
Noah Lyles +175
Obliquie Seville +800
Letsile Tebogo +1400
Lamont Marcell Jacobs +1500
Fred Kerley +2200
Akani Simbine +2500
Ackeem Blake +2800
Ferdinand Omanyala +2800
Kenneth Badnarek +2800
Zharnel Hughes +3300
Andre de Grasse +4000
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The current men's Olympic record is 9.63 seconds, set by Usain Bolt of Jamaica in 2012. The women's record is 10.61 seconds, set by Elaine Thompson-Herah in 2021. These times represent the pinnacle of human speed and have set the bar for sprinters worldwide.

Notable 100m sprinters include Carl Lewis (USA), Jesse Owens (USA), Usain Bolt (Jamaica), Florence Griffith Joyner and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Jamaica). These athletes have become legends in the sport, known for their incredible speed and competitive spirit.


Competition Format:

In the Olympics, athletes compete in several rounds, starting with heats and progressing through semifinals to the final race. Only the fastest from each round move on, making each race intense and highly competitive.

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The 100m event is a highlight of the Olympic Games, drawing huge crowds and global attention. It showcases the incredible speed and athleticism of the world's best sprinters, making it a thrilling and unforgettable spectacle.

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