Elaine Thompson-Herah poised for Olympic sprint double in the Women's 200m
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.
Where can I get tickets for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? Many events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are be taking place without spectators, but not all. For full information, your best bet is to head here for the latest information.
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 200m taking place? 13:35 on Tuesday 3rd August (UK time)
Where is the Women’s 200m taking place? Olympic Stadium
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the Women’s 200m? Elaine Thompson of Jamaica
Who is the current world record holder of the Women’s 200m? Florence Griffith-Joyner of the United States with a time of 21.34 seconds
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah’s rivalry in recent years has extended into this year’s games with Thompson defeating Fraser-Pryce in a shock victory in the 100 metres to make it back-to-back gold medals in that event following her Rio 2016 triumph.
Thompson-Herah is likely to come into the race as the favourite with her season best of 21.66 seconds a ceiling that nobody else in the race currently looks set to reach. The world number two Shaunae Miller-Ubo of the Bahamas and Ivorian 100 metre star Marie-Josee Ta Lou will both come into this event in good form as well.
WHO COULD CAUSE A SURPRISE?
The potential surprise for this event could come in the shape and form of Christine Mboma of Namibia. The unranked 18 year-old ran a season and personal best of 21.97 seconds in the semi-finals of this event. That time is a world under-20 record.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
Despite the impressive performances of Mboma and the relentless consistency of Fraser-Pryce, it remains likely that neither will come out on top for the gold medal. Elaine Thompson-Herah will become a four-time Olympic gold medalist with a victory here and that is the expected outcome.
TSZ Tip: ELAINE THOMPSON-HERAH (Jamaica) to win
