Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s 100m Final: Key Competitors, Schedule, and Viewing Information for Australia
The highly anticipated Paris 2024 Olympics men’s 100m race will unfold over two thrilling days, commencing with preliminary rounds and culminating in the electrifying final.
Paris 2024 Olympics Men’s 100m Final : Event Overview and Schedule
The competition kicks off with preliminary rounds on Saturday, progressing through to the final stages on Sunday, which will be early Monday morning for Australian viewers. The men’s 100m events are scheduled as follows:
Saturday, August 3:
- 100m Preliminary Round: 6:35 PM AEST
- 100m Round 1: 6:55 PM AEST
Monday, August 5:
- 100m Semi-Final: 4:05 AM AEST
- 100m Final: 5:50 AM AEST
How to Watch Live in Australia
Australian fans can catch all the action live via streaming on 9Now and Stan. Additionally, Network Nine TV channels will broadcast the event live, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the men’s 100m race.
The Semi-Final and Final Structure
The second day of the event begins with three semi-final races, each featuring nine sprinters. The top two athletes from each heat, along with the next two fastest runners, will secure their spots in the final.
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Leading Competitors to Watch
The 100m field boasts an impressive lineup of world-class sprinters:
- Lamont Marcell Jacobs (Italy): The defending Olympic champion returns to defend his title.
- Noah Lyles (USA): Currently the world’s number one, Lyles is the reigning world champion in both the 100m and 200m events.
- Andre De Grasse (Canada): The Tokyo 2020 200m champion and 100m bronze medallist is also a strong contender.
- Fred Kerley (USA): A silver medallist in the 100m at Tokyo 2020 and 2022 world champion, Kerley aims for gold.
- Kishane Thompson (Jamaica): Holder of the world-leading time of 9.77 seconds.
- Ferdinand Omanyala (Kenya): The African record holder with the second-fastest time this season.
- Oblique Seville (Jamaica): Just a hundredth of a second behind Lyles with a season-best of 9.82 seconds.
- Marcell Jacobs (Italy): His best effort this year is a competitive 9.92 seconds.
Historical Records and Notable Performances
Usain Bolt remains the benchmark in the 100m sprint, holding both the Olympic record (9.63s, set in London 2012) and the world record (9.58s, set at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin).
Australian Athletes in the 100m Event
Australia had two entrants in the 100m race at the Paris 2024 Olympics:
- Rohan Browning: Clocked a season-best 10.29 seconds in heat 6, finishing sixth.
- Joshua Azzopardi: Finished fourth in heat 2 with a time of 10.20 seconds.
Unfortunately, neither athlete advanced to the semi-final, as only the top three in each heat and the next three fastest qualified.
Conclusion
The Paris 2024 Olympics men’s 100m final promises to be a spectacular showcase of speed and athleticism. With a star-studded field and fierce competition, viewers around the world, including those in Australia, can look forward to a thrilling race. Be sure to tune in via 9Now, Stan, or Network Nine to catch all the live action and cheer for your favorite sprinters as they vie for Olympic glory.
