Athletics is once again the main attraction in the 2024 Olympics on Monday the 5th August and we take a closer look at some of the betting opportunities available to punters.
There is betting on every Olympic event and you can click here for the Olympics Landing Page
ATHLETICS
After the thrilling 100 metre final on Sunday night, the fast men will be back in action for Round 1 of the Men’s 200 metres on Monday. 100 metres Champion, Noah Lyles is the 2/9 favourite and third in the betting is Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo at 15/2. South African, Shaun Maswanganyi is 100/1 for 200 metre glory and you can get 15/1 on him getting a medal.
The Men’s Pole Vault final takes place on Monday, but here we have an unbackable favourite in Armand Duplantis at 1/50. Should you be looking for a betting interest in this event then there is Top 3 Betting where Sam Kendricks is currently 23/20 to take a medal.
There are three Women’s Finals taking place on Monday night including the Women’s Discus Throw and the Women’s 5000 metres. The race I will be focusing on though is the Women’s 800 metres.
Keely Hodgkinson is the massive favourite at 1/11 and South African Prudence Sekgodiso is a 25/1 shot for the win and 14/10 for a medal.
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SOCCER
The Men’s semi-finals takes place on Monday and the first match sees Morocco take on Spain. Spain are the 12/10 favourites for the win.
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France take on Egypt in the second semi and are 4/11 for victory with Egypt priced at 17/2.
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France are the 19/20 favourites to win the Tournament and you can click here for Outright Betting Markets
HOCKEY
The women’s quarter-finals takes place on Monday with Australia taking on China, Argentina up against Germany, Netherlands v Great Britain and Belgium against Spain.
The Netherlands are the 37/100 favourites to win the Tournament with Great Britain the rank outsiders at 33/1.
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MONDAY’S PLAY
Prudence Sekgodiso looked good in her semi-final and while Gold may be asking too much O think she has a strong chance to medal.
Prudence Sekgodiso Top 3 at 14/10
There are loads of other sports to bet on so keep an eye on the Olympic betting landing page.
Note prices correct at the time of writing but subject to change
