Olympic Cycling – Women's Madison 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 Women’s Madison taking place? 09:15 on Friday 6th August (UK time)
Where is the Women’s Madison taking place? Izu Velodrome
WHO ARE THE LEADING MEDAL CONTENDERS?
This is the first time that the Madison has been an event at the Olympic games since 2008 after it was dropped in London and in Rio in 2012 and 2016.
There is a comfortable favourite for this with the impressive Dutch coming in expecting gold. The Netherlands have had a good time in the Velodrome so far in these games. Their main challenger is expected to be Great Britain but Team GB look like they might fall short like they did in the Team Pursuit.
The other leading contenders for this event will be Belgium and they should form the top three alongside Great Britain and the Netherlands.
TSZ’S PREDICTION
The 2008 Madison in Beijing was won by Argentina with Spain and Russia picking up podium finishes but the gap between then and now means the field looks very different. Team GB’s experience might prove to be decisive with Laura Kenny once again going for an Olympic medal but that experience shouldn’t be enough to compete with Kirsten Wild and Amy Pieters of the Netherlands.
TSZ Tip: NETHERLANDS TO WIN
