Track & Field - 2024 Paris Olympics Picks & Predictions
Track & Field at the 2024 Olympics: predictions for the top events at the Paris Games
It's the most eagerly awaited sporting event of 2024! The Olympic Games are being held in France this summer and track & field is one of the most popular sports at the competition.
The various events will take place throughout the tournament and the first events will be held on Thursday, August 1st. There will then be events happening every day until the last day of the tournament on Sunday, August 11th.
The most popular track events include the 100 meters, pole vault and high jump. There are 48 track & field events at the 2024 Games - 23 men's events, 23 women's events and 2 mixed events.
Ready to bet on track & field at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games? Here's everything you need to know.
The calendar of track & field finals at the Olympics in Paris
You've probably already guessed it! In track & field, medals will be at stake almost every day during the Olympic Games. So it's important to have the dates of the finals of the main events in mind, so you don't miss out on opportunities to place your bets.
Below are the days of the finals of all the track & field events during the Olympic Games.
| Event | Men's Final | Women's Final | Mixed Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100m | Sunday, August 4th | Saturday, August 3rd | N/A |
| 200m | Thursday, August 8th | Tuesday, August 6th | N/A |
| 400m | Wednesday, August 7th | Friday, August 9th | N/A |
| 800m | Saturday, August 10th | Monday, August 5th | N/A |
| 1500m | Tuesday, August 6th | Saturday, August 10th | N/A |
| 5k | Saturday, August 10th | Monday, August 5th | N/A |
| 10k | Friday, August 2nd | Friday, August 9th | N/A |
| 100m Hurdles | N/A | Saturday, August 10th | N/A |
| 110m Hurdles | Thursday, August 8th | N/A | N/A |
| 400m Hurdles | Friday, August 9th | Thursday, August 8th | N/A |
| 4x100m Relay | Friday, August 9th | Friday, August 9th | N/A |
| 4x400m Relay | Saturday, August 10th | Saturday, August 10th | Saturday, August 3rd |
| 3k Steeplechase | Wednesday, August 7th | Wednesday, August 7th | N/A |
| 20k Walk | Thursday, August 1st | Thursday, August 1st | N/A |
| Marathon Walk Relay | N/A | N/A | Wednesday, August 7th |
| Marathon | Saturday, August 10th | Sunday, August 11th | N/A |
| Shot put | Saturday, August 3rd | Friday, August 9th | N/A |
| Hammer Throw | Sunday, August 4th | Tuesday, August 6th | N/A |
| Discus Throw | Wednesday, August 7th | Monday, August 5th | N/A |
| Javelin Throw | Thursday, August 8th | Saturday, August 10th | N/A |
| Triple Jump | Friday, August 9th | Saturday, August 3rd | N/A |
| High Jump | Saturday, August 10th | Sunday, August 4th | N/A |
| Pole Vault | Monday, August 5th | Wednesday, August 7th | N/A |
| Decathlon | Saturday, August 3rd | N/A | N/A |
| Heptathlon | N/A | Friday, August 9th | N/A |
You can now find our predictions for the main events below!
Our prediction for the 100m at the 2024 Olympic Games
Noah Lyles has every intention of leaving Paris with a few gold medals around his neck and he will be the likely favorite in the 100-meter event. Who could rival him? It's hard not to mention Letsile Tebogo. Runner-up in the 2023 world championships, the 20-year-old talent will be hoping to spoil the party. Christian Coleman, Zharnel Hughes and Marcell Jacobs will also be worth keeping a close eye on.
- Our pick for the 100m winner: gold medal Noah Lyles!
Our prediction for the 200m at the 2024 Olympics
Several sprinters competing in the 100m will also be present in the 200m dash. This will be the case for Noah Lyles, Zharnell Hugues, Letsile Tebogo and Andre De Grasse. Can De Grasse manage to pull off a major victory? Crowned Olympic champion in this event in 2021, the Canadian will be looking to repeat the feat in the French capital.
- Our pick for the 200m winner: Andre De Grasse, gold medallist!
Our prediction for the 400m at the Paris Olympics
We are expecting a battle between two strong runners for the coveted title over this distance with Michael Norman and Steven Gardiner likely to fight it out to the finish line. Of course, Wayde Van Niekerk should not be underestimated. The South African holds the world record in this race which he set eight years ago at the Rio Olympics.
- Our pick for the 400 m winner: Michael Norman gold medal!
Our prediction for the 800m at the 2024 Olympic Games
The 800 m is a highly anticipated race and looks set to be a great battle between several runners but Marco Arop and Emmanuel Wanyonyi seem to have what it takes to win this race. Other runners, such as Djamel Sedjati and Bryce Hoppel, will be looking to spring a surprise on the favorites as well.
- Our pick for the winner of the 800m: Marco Arop gold medal!
Our prediction for the 1500m at the Paris Olympic Games
Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Josh Kerr are constantly jabbing each other in the media and they will be able to lock horns in the best possible way, by going for the gold medal. Although they are the two big favorites, Jake Wightman is not far behind.
- Our pick for the 1500m winner: Jakob Ingebrigtsen, gold medallist!
Our prediction for the 5k at the 2024 Olympic Games
Like the 1500m, Jakob Ingebrigtsen is the favorite for this much longer race but the Norwegian will not have the same rivals in the 5,000m. A number of athletes will want to pull out all the stops over this distance and that includes the Ethiopians Yomif Kejelcha, Hagos Gebrhiwet and Berihu Aregawi.
- Our pick for the 5k winner: Jakob Ingebrigtsen, gold medallist!
Our long jump prediction for the Paris Olympics
He already has an Olympic title, even though he's only 25. Miltiadis Tentoglou won in Tokyo in 2021 and the Greek has not put a foot wrong since. He is widely expected to retain his title in Paris. However, he will have to overcome Wang Jianan and Wayne Pinnock, who we feel should finish on the podium at the end of this event.
- Our pick for the long jump winner: Miltiadis Tentoglou, gold medallist!
Our high jump prediction for the Olympic Games
Who doesn't remember the incredible outcome of the high jump at the 2021 Olympics? Gianmarco Tamberi and Mutaz Essa Barshim both came out on top and went on to win the gold medal. They will, however, have a new strong competitor this year in JuVaughn Harrison, runner-up in the 2023 world championships.
- Our tip for the winner of the high jump: Gianmarco Tamberi, gold medallist!
Our prediction for the pole vault at the 2024 Olympic Games
Armand Duplantis has dominated this discipline in recent years and this will almost certainly be the case again at the 2024 Olympics, barring a complete shock. As one of the most eagerly awaited athletes in Paris, the 24-year-old talent is expected to win his second gold medal at the Olympic Games.
- Our tip for the pole vault winner: Armand Duplantis gold medal!
Our shot put prediction for the Olympic Games in France
As with the pole vault, there is unlikely to be much suspense in the shot put. At the last two editions of the Olympic Games, in 2016 and 2021, Ryan Crouser won the gold medal in this discipline. As the world record holder, the American is aiming to make it three in a row in 2024 in Paris.
- Our tip for the shot put winner: Ryan Crouser, gold medallist!
Our other predictions for track & field at the 2024 Olympics
Of course, track & field at the Olympics is not just about the events mentioned above, as there are many others that are likely to keep bettors on their toes throughout the competition. In the 4 x 100 meters relay, it's hard not to count the United States as favorites - and it's the same story for the 4 x 400 meters. The Americans have every intention of winning both relays, while In the 3,000m steeplechase, Lamecha Girma is a clear favorite.
In the 4 x 100 meters relay, it's hard not to make the United States the favorites.
In the 110m hurdles, Grant Holloway is expecting to bring home another gold medal for the United States. In the 400-meter hurdles, it's Norway who could be on the top step, with Karsten Warholm taking the title. Andy Diaz Hernandez will not want to leave anything to chance in the triple jump, and in the javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra could win another Olympic gold medal. In the discus throw, Kristjan Čeh could win his first gold and the hammer throw could go to Wojciech Nowicki. For the marathon, we are tempted to gamble on Eliud Kipchoge's victory.
2024 Paris Olympics: how do you make good track & field predictions?
To make a winning prediction on track & field at the 2024 Olympics, you're going to need more than blind luck! SportyTrader will tell you all you need to know about how to place solid wagers below.
- Analyze the latest results
- Take into account the context surrounding the event
- Understand the event you are betting on
- Manage your bankroll
- Compare the odds
In our opinion, these tips are the most important for betting on track & field at the 2024 Olympics. Find out more about each tip below.
Analyze the latest results
Of course, this is one of the most important tips for betting on track & field at the 2024 Olympics. Don't solely rely on the status of the athletes to bet on the competition.
Just because an athlete has won an Olympic medal in the past doesn't mean he or she will be able to do so again this year. The most important thing is to look at the most recent competitions to find out about the form of all the athletes.
For sprinters, it can be interesting to analyze their recent times and the same applies to the throwing and jumping disciplines.
Take into account the context surrounding the event
The Olympics is the most eagerly awaited sporting event for athletes. Thus, emotions can quickly take over.
It's important to understand this when it comes to betting as some young athletes can be caught up in the pressure of the event when they are so close to winning a medal
On the flip side, pressure can also bring out the best in some athletes, particularly locals, in this case, the French, as they will have the support of the fans throughout the competition.
Understanding the event you are betting on
Track & field is full of different events and each discipline has its own particularities. It's important to understand them before gambling.
For sprints (100 m or 200 m), the allocation of lanes can be important. In other competitions, such as the high jump or pole vault, you should be aware that the athletes will have three tries before moving on to the next target.
For the various throwing games, the athletes also have several attempts.
So don't rush and bet on an outsider if you see a favorite miss out on his first attempt. He'll have time to make up for it later.
Managing your bankroll
Sport is not an exact science! You need to understand this before gambling on track & field at the 2024 Olympics.
If you play regularly, you're going to have to accept defeat. This is where managing you're bankroll comes in. Maintaining a strict spending strategy allows you to never fear overindulging when placing your bets.
Ideally, you should never play more than 2% of your bankroll on any one bet.
Let's say you start with $500 as your max for the 2024 Olympics. We advise you never to bet more than $10 per bet. For the most aggressive players, it may be possible to go up to 5% on a bet they consider safe.
Thanks to this strategy, you will never be frustrated after losing a bet.
Compare the odds
This is one of the most important points for any sporting discipline! It is vital to compare the odds before placing your bet.
You should know that while all sportsbooks will allow you to bet on track & field at the 2024 Olympics, the odds they offer are not always the same. In fact, there can sometimes be significant differences in potential winnings, depending on the sums you are going to bet.
For an event like this, it pays to register with several sports betting sites.
As well as taking advantage of welcome bonuses, you will have access to all the odds, allowing you to compare them and find the best one. You should do this for all your bets on the 2024 Olympics as it will significantly assist you to increase your potential winnings.
What not to do when making your Olympic track & field predictions
In addition to the advice given above, there are a few things you should avoid when placing Olympic bets. Without further ado, here's what you shouldn't do if you want to bet on track & field at the 2024 Olympics:
- Rely solely on the athlete's status
- Play only on your favorite athletes
- Chasing losses
- Betting on an event you're unfamiliar with
- Live betting without watching live
- Parlaying too many sporting events
- Betting according to the odds, without analysis
Many bettors fall into one or more of the traps above, and that generally results in losing money. So make sure you banish these attitudes to give yourself the best chance of betting success.
In a nutshell: how do you predict track & field at the Paris Olympics?
There are several things you need to do to make a good track & field prediction for the 2024 Olympic Games: analyze the matches carefully, follow the advice given on this page, take an interest in the discipline you want to play and avoid certain pitfalls that could lead to losses.
For those who don't have the time to analyze every event, you can also consult our specialists' predictions on track & field at the 2024 Olympics. They will be available throughout the competition.
To top it all off, all of our sports predictions are free to access and may be invaluable in helping you place winning bets throughout the competition.
