Paris 2024 Olympics – Daily Predictions (06/08/24): Jakob Ingebrigtsen vs Josh Kerr in the men's 1500m & Kellie Harrington looks to defend her Lightweight title
Each day, TSZ picks out some key Gold Medal events at the Paris Olympic Games.
Olympic Basketball Predictions
GENERAL OVERVIEW
When is the Paris 2024 Olympics taking place? The Paris 2024 Olympics is taking take place between 26th July, 2024 and 11th August 2024, although some preliminary events began on 24th July, 2024.
Where is the Paris 2024 Olympics taking place? While the majority of Olympic action will take place in Paris, 16 other French cities, as well as Tahiti in French Polynesia, will host events.
How to get tickets for the Paris 2024 Olympics: Click here for the latest ticket information for the Paris Olympics
How to watch the Paris 2024 Olympics: In the UK, the BBC is the main broadcaster while some event will be televised on Eurosport. In USA, NBC is the main broadcaster while some events will be shown on NBCSN, CNBC, USA Network and Telemundo.
MEN’S 1500M
What time is the men’s 1500m taking place? UK – 7:50pm / France – 8:50pm / US ET – 2:50pm / US PT – 11:50am
Where is the men’s 1500m taking place? Stade de France, Paris
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the men’s 1500m? Jakob Ingebrigtsen (NOR)
Who is the current world record holder of the men’s 1500m? Hicham El Guerrouj (MAR) with 3:26.00 in Rome on 14th July, 1998
PREDICTION
Many eyes will be on the 1500m on Tuesday when bitter rivals Josh Kerr and Jakob Ingebrigtsen go head-to-head for Olympic Gold. The two have traded fighting words since Kerr won this event at last year’s World Championship, and the Brit is full of belief that he can pip the Norwegian to the title.
However, Ingebrigtsen, the reigning Olympic champion, prevailed in the semi-final meeting between the two on Sunday, and given his experience of glory in Tokyo three years ago, as well as the fact he has already run sub 3:27 this year, we’re tipping the Norwegian to repeat his Olympic success in what should be a thrilling race.
TIP: JAKOB INGEBRIGTSEN (NOR) TO WIN
WOMEN’S 200M
What time is the women’s 200m taking place? UK – 8:40pm / France – 9:40pm / US ET – 3:40pm / US PT – 12:40pm
Where is the women’s 200m taking place? Stade de France, Paris
Who is the reigning Olympic champion in the women’s 200m? Elaine Thompson-Herah (JAM)
Who is the current world record holder of the women’s 200m? Florence Griffith-Joyner (USA) with 21.34 in Seoul on 29th September, 1988
PREDICTION
With huge names such as Jamaican duo Shericka Jackson and Elaine-Thompson Herah missing from the 200m in Paris, American hope Gabby Thomas is seen as the leading candidate to claim gold. The 27-year-old has run the fastest time of 2024 (21.78), but will face stiff competition from the likes of 100m champion Julien Alfred and former world champion Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain.
Given her world-leading time, Thomas gets the nod here, although Aldred will be full of confidence from her historic 100m gold and should be amongst the medals.
TIP: GABBY THOMAS (USA) TO WIN
WOMEN’S 60KG BOXING
What time is it taking place? UK – 10:06pm / France – 11:06pm / US ET – 5:06pm / US PT – 2:06pm
Where is it taking place? Roland Garros, Paris
Who is the reigning Olympic champion? Kellie Harrington (IRL)
PREDICTION
Kellie Harrington is on the brink of retaining her status as Olympic champion in the Lightweight category after coming through a highly competitive semi-final with Beatriz Ferreira, in what was a repeat of the final between the pair in Tokyo three years ago.
Harrington will take on Wenlu Yang in Tuesday’s final at Roland Garros, the Chinese fighter completely dominating Chinese Taipei’s Wu Shih-yi in her own semi-final.
Given her considerable experience at this level, it is hard to look past 34-year-old Harrington sending the Irish fans into raptures with another Olympic gold.
TIP: KELLIE HARRINGTON (IRL) TO WIN
