Paris 2024: The Ultimate 100m Clash Between Jacobs and Lyles
As the world eagerly anticipates The Paris 2024 Olympics, all eyes are on the men’s 100m final, where a lineup of extraordinary sprinters is set to ignite the track. The iconic event, known for its electrifying speed and historic moments, promises a thrilling showdown with Marcell Jacobs and Noah Lyles at the forefront.
The Defending Champion: Marcell Jacobs
Marcell Jacobs, the reigning Olympic champion, returns to the track with a target on his back. His unexpected victory in Tokyo 2021 stunned the athletics world, as he became the first Italian to win the 100m gold. With a personal best of 9.80 seconds, Jacobs has proven he’s not just a one-hit wonder. His journey from long jumper to sprint king is a testament to his dedication and versatility. As he steps onto the track in Paris, Jacobs carries the hopes of a nation and the pressure to defend his title against a formidable field.
The Challenger: Noah Lyles
Standing in Jacobs’ way is Noah Lyles, the charismatic American sprinter known for his infectious personality and blazing speed. While Lyles is primarily celebrated for his dominance in the 200m, where he holds the title of world champion, his focus has shifted towards conquering the 100m as well. With a personal best of 9.86 seconds, Lyles has the speed and the drive to challenge Jacobs. His journey to Paris has been marked by relentless training and a desire to etch his name in the annals of Olympic history.
The Paris 2024 Olympics men’s 100m race will be held over two days, starting from the preliminary rounds and concluding with the final. Here’s a breakdown of the event schedule, competitors, and where to watch.
Event Schedule
The event begins with the preliminary round on Saturday, followed by round 1. The semi-finals and the final will take place on Sunday, which will be early Monday morning Australian time. On the second day, the proceedings start with three semi-final races. Each race features nine sprinters. The top two from each heat, along with the next two fastest, will advance to the final later in the day.
Viewing Information
In Australia, the men’s 100m race will be available for live streaming and on TV, allowing fans to follow the event as it unfolds.
Competitors
The field includes the defending Olympic 100m champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs from Italy. Other notable competitors are:
- Noah Lyles (USA): World number one, Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist in the 200m, and reigning world champion in both the 100m and 200m.
- Andre De Grasse (Canada): Defending 200m champion and 100m bronze medalist in Tokyo.
- Fred Kerley (USA): Runner-up in the 100m in Tokyo and 2022 world champion.
- Kishane Thompson (Jamaica): Holds the world-leading time of 9.77 seconds, set at the Kingston Olympic trials.
- Ferdinand Omanyala (Kenya): African record holder with the season’s second-fastest time.
- Oblique Seville (Jamaica): Season-best time just a hundredth of a second slower than Lyles.
Lamont Marcell Jacobs’ best effort this year is a time of 9.92 seconds. Usain Bolt holds both the 100m Olympic record of 9.63 seconds, set at London 2012, and the world record time of 9.58 seconds, set at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin.
Australian Participants
Australia had two entries for the 100m event at the Paris 2024 Olympics: Rohan Browning and Joshua Azzopardi. Both participated in round 1 but were knocked out. Joshua Azzopardi ran 10.20 seconds in heat 2, finishing fourth, while Rohan Browning clocked a season-best 10.29 seconds in heat 6, finishing sixth. Only the top three in each heat and the next three fastest advanced to the semi-finals.
Where and When to Watch
Australian fans can catch all the excitement live on streaming platforms and TV. The competition begins with three semi-final races, each featuring nine sprinters. The top two finishers in each heat, along with the next two fastest times, will advance to the final later in the day.
Star-Studded Lineup
The men’s 100m field is packed with talent, including defending Olympic champion Lamont Marcell Jacobs of Italy. Jacobs, who stunned the world with his gold medal win in Tokyo, is back to defend his title. He faces stiff competition from the USA’s Noah Lyles, the world’s number one sprinter and reigning world champion in both the 100m and 200m.
Canada’s Andre De Grasse, the Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist in the 100m and gold medalist in the 200m, is another top contender. Fred Kerley, the 2022 world champion and Tokyo silver medalist, adds to the depth of the field. Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who set a world-leading time of 9.77 seconds at the Kingston Olympic trials, and Kenya’s African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala, with the season’s second-fastest time, are also in the mix.
Fastest Times of the Season
Noah Lyles boasts a season-best of 9.81 seconds, achieved at the London Diamond League last month. Close behind is Jamaica’s Oblique Seville with a time just a hundredth of a second slower. Marcell Jacobs’ best effort this year is a solid 9.92 seconds.
Legendary Records
Usain Bolt’s shadow looms large over the event, holding both the Olympic record of 9.63 seconds (set at London 2012) and the world record of 9.58 seconds (set at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin).
Australian Participation
Australia’s Rohan Browning and Joshua Azzopardi competed in round 1 but were unfortunately knocked out. Azzopardi finished fourth in his heat with a time of 10.20 seconds, while Browning clocked a season-best 10.29 seconds to finish sixth in his heat. Only the top three in each heat and the next three fastest advanced to the semi-finals.
Conclusion
The Paris 2024 men’s 100m final promises to be an exciting race with a strong lineup of sprinters. Fans can look forward to watching some of the fastest athletes in the world compete for Olympic gold.
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