The Olympics proper gets going on Saturday 27 July and we cast our eye over the various sporting events taking place and single out some highlights.
There are far too many sporting events to cover in 1 article but keep an eye on the Olympics Landing Page
HOCKEY
The South African mens hockey team are in action against the Netherlands and a look at the betting shows they have it all to do.
The Netherlands are 1/60 with the draw 18/1 and South Africa 22/1 and the Total Goals line is 5.5.
Click here to bet on Netherlands v South Africa
CYCLING
The Women’s Individual Time Trial takes place on a flat 32.4km route. It looks like we will have wet conditions but hopefully with the riders all starting within an hour of each other conditions won’t be the deciding factor.
Chloe Dygert is the 4/6 favourite but I think that 2nd favourite Ellen Van Dijk (5/2) can push her all the way. Dygert’s has had injuries but says she is fully fit however the specialist Van Dijk is my pick at the prices.
Bet: Van Dijk win at 5/2 – click here to bet
The Men’s ITT takes place over the identical route and Brit Joshua Tarling is the firm favourite at 8/11. The 20 year old is a prodigious talent but he will be pushed by Remco Evenepoel (3/1) fresh off his 3rd place in the Tour de France and giant engine Filippo Ganna (5/2) who has prepared specifically for this event.
My money is on the powerful Italian.
Bet: Ganna win at 5/1 – click here to bet
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RUGBY SEVENS
South Africa are guaranteed to play for a medal after beating New Zealand 14-7 in the quarter-finals. They have to take on the home side France in their semi-final and you can get 2/1 on South Africa winning and they are +6.5 on the handicap – click here to bet on South Africa v France
Fiji are the favourites at 7/10 with France 15/10, South Africa 11/2 and Australia 6/1 – click here for outright betting.
SOCCER
France are the 17/10 favourites to win Gold in the soccer with Spain on offer at 85/40.
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TENNIS
Carlos Alcaraz is the 7/10 favourite to win the Men’s Gold and none of the big guns are expected to be troubled in their opening matches.
Iga Swiatek is an even shorter favourite in the Women’s tournament at 5/10
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SWIMMING
We can look forward to an action packed day of swimming culminating in the Men’s and Women’s 400m Freestyle Final and 4x100m Freestyle Relay Finals.
