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 Omnium taking place? 11:00 on Thursday 5th August (UK time)
Where is the Men’s Omnium taking place? Izu Velodrome
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the Men’s Omnium? Elia Viviani of Italy
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
This race will include the 2016 Olympic gold medalist and the 2020 Track Cycling World Championships gold medalist. As well as that, the world number one and world number two according to the UCI Men’s Elite Omnium world rankings.
It is a stacked field in which a clear standout is unknown but the names of the above are as follows: Elia Viviani of Italy, Benjamin Thomas of France, Eiya Hashimoto of Japan and Yauheni Karaliok of Belarus. That quartet will be in the hunt for the podium.
WHO COULD CAUSE A SURPRISE?
It wouldn’t necessarily be a huge surprise for Matthew Walls and Jan-Willem van Schip to take the gold medal but they are two cyclists outside of the aforementioned four that will come into this as legitimate contenders. Walls managed bronze in the 2020 world championships with Van Schip earning himself a silver.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
Benjamin Thomas comes into this as the relatively heavy favourite. The Frenchman won the 2020 World Championships and despite not yet breaking into the top three in the world rankings, he is expected to make it a double and win his first Olympic medal.
TSZ Tip: BENJAMIN THOMAS (France) TO WIN
