Athletics – Men’s 100m | Preview & Prediction | 2022 Commonwealth Games
GENERAL OVERVIEW
When is the 2022 Commonwealth Games taking place? The 2022 Commonwealth Games is taking take place between 28th July, 2022 and 8th August 2022
Where is the 2022 Commonwealth Games taking place? The 2022 Commonwealth Games will take place across 15 venues in the West Midlands region, with Birmingham the primary host. The only event that will take place elsewhere is the Cycling, which will take place in East London.
Where can I get tickets for the 2022 Commonwealth Games? Click here for the latest ticket information for the 2022 Commonwealth Games
What TV channel is the 2022 Commonwealth Games on in the UK? The 2022 Commonwealth Games will be televised on BBC
Where can I stream the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the UK? The 2022 Commonwealth Games can be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website
EVENT OVERVIEW
What time is the men’s 100m taking place? Wednesday 3rd August, 2022 - 21:30 (UK time)
Where is the men’s 100m taking place? Alexander Stadium, Birmingham
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
The world record for the men’s 100m was set by Usain Bolt, of Jamaica, in 2009 in Berlin at the World Championships, with a time of 9.58 seconds. The Commonwealth Games record was set by Ato Bolden, of Trinidad and Tobago, at the 1998 Kuala Lumpur event, with a time of 9.88 seconds.
The men’s 100m was won by Italy’s Marcell Jacobs at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, last summer but bronze medallist Andre De Grasse earned a personal best in that race, however De Grasse is one of a number of athletes to have withdrawn from this summer’s Commonwealth Games.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
South Africa took gold and silver in this event in 2018 during the Gold Coast games with the champion, Akani Simbine, set to once again be in the mix. Yohan Blake has been in excellent form but will not be competing. Simbine will be confident of back-to-back Commonwealth titles.
TSZ Tip: AKANI SIMBINE (SOUTH AFRICA) TO WIN
