Could we see a world record in the women's Olympic 100m hurdles final?
GENERAL OVERVIEW
When is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? The Tokyo 2020 Olympics is taking take place between 23rd July, 2021 and 8th August 2021, although some preliminary events began on 21st July, 2021.
Where is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place? While the vast majority of Olympic action will naturally take place in Tokyo or the surrounding areas, the likes of Yokohama, Saitama, Sendai, Kashima and Sapporo are also hosting events.
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What TV channel is the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on in the UK? Televised Olympic coverage is shared between BBC and Eurosport so it is worth checking their schedules for the full breakdown.
Where can I stream the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the UK? Unlike in previous Olympic Games, the Beeb can only show two live events at any one time, which are viewable on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Eurosport subscribers can stream the action on Eurosport Player, while the biggest offering is available for subscribers of discovery+, the new player in town. For those not inclined, the BBC have a highlights programme at 19:30 every evening.
EVENT OVERVIEW
What time is the Women’s 100m Hurdles taking place? 03:50 on Monday 2nd August (UK time)
Where is the Women’s 100m Hurdles taking place? Olympic Stadium
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the Women’s 100m Hurdles? Brianna Rollins of the United States
Who is the current world record holder of the Women’s 100m Hurdles? Keni Harrison with a time of 12.20 seconds
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
The world champion in this event and 2016’s Olympic silver medalist Nia Ali is not taking part in these games due to being at home with a newborn son. That has opened up the field somewhat with the Puerto Rican Jasmine Camacho-Quinn and American Kendra (Keni) Harrison taking up the favourite tags ahead of the final.
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn’s impressive semi-final performance has potentially moved her ahead of Harrison in terms of the out-and-out favourite. The Puerto Rico athlete managed to set a new Olympic record with a time of 12.26 seconds. That means the Olympic record holder and world record holder will be doing battle in the final of this event. Britany Anderson of Jamaica also posted an impressive semi-final time of 12.40 seconds.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
This does look set to be a two-horse race for the gold medal with the rest of the field in and around the 12.6 second mark in qualification. Given that Nia Ali isn’t competing, either, it opens it up to a new Olympic medalist; not just a new champion. It is difficult to look past Camacho-Quinn’s very recent form with that impressive semi-final performance and, therefore, she will come into this race as the favourite. The world record is certainly under threat.
TSZ Tip: Jasmine Camacho-Quinn (Puerto Rico) to win
