Olympic Cycling – Men’s Keirin Final Preview & Prediction
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 Men’s Keirin taking place? 04:00 on Sunday 8th August
Where is the Men’s Keirin taking place? Izu Velodrome
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the Men’s Keirin? Jason Kenny of Great Britain
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
The reigning champion of this event and Great Britain’s highest ever medalist Jason Kenny will come into this as a genuine contender for a gold medal following an impressive performance in the repechage the day before the final.
However, age and form catches up to everybody and Kenny had to go through the repechage due to a poor performance in the first round. The other leading contenders will be his compatriot Jack Carlin after a controversial win in the first round.
The favourite for the event is Harrie Lavreysen of the Netherlands.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
Team GB will be going for two of the three medals with Kenny and Carlin likely to challenge but Lavreysen will remain the favourite. The Dutch rider already has two golds in these games in the Sprint and the Team Sprint. He is expected to make it three.
TSZ Tip: HARRIE LAVREYSEN (Netherlands) TO WIN
