Swimming – Men’s 100m Freestyle | 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 freestyle taking place? Monday 1st August, 2022 – 19:07 (UK)
Where is the men’s 100m freestyle taking place? Sandwell Aquatics Centre, Sandwell
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
The world record holder in the men’s 100m freestyle is Brazil’s Cesar Cielo. Cielo hit a time of 46.91 seconds in 2009 in Rome at the World Championships. The Commonwealth Games record is 47.98 seconds, set by Brent Hayden of Canada at the 2010 event in Delhi.
At the Tokyo Olympics last summer, the gold medal was taken by Caeleb Dressel in 47.02 seconds, breaking the Olympic Record. However, in silver position, was Kyle Chalmers of Australia and the Aussie is firm favourite for this race.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
Chalmers took gold in Rio but silver in Tokyo in this event. In between that, he picked up four gold medals at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018 but finished joint-second in this race alongside Chad Le Clos. Duncan Scott, of Scotland, took gold there. Chalmers has now fully recovered from a persistent shoulder injury, though, and is expected to come out on top this year.
TSZ Tip: KYLE CHALMERS (AUSTRALIA) TO WIN
