Former Olympic champion in the 100m, Justin Gatlin, has made his prediction for the 100m at the Paris Olympics. He has picked a Jamaican to win ahead of Noah Lyles.
Justin Gatlin has revealed his predictions for the men's 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics as track and field kicks off
Noah Lyles is the favourite to win gold but is facing tough competition from Jamaican champion Kishane Thompson Gatlin was the last American to win the 100m title at the Olympics; he did so in 2004 in Athens, GreeceThe men's and women's 100m will be one of the races to watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics as athletics gets underway.champion, Noah Lyles, is the favourite to win the race, but Jamaicans and a few African representatives will challenge him.Noah Lyles will face competition from Kishane Thompson in the men's 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photos by Attila Kisbenedek and Ben Hoskins.
It won't be a cakewalk for the straight-talking sprinter, as there are several serious contenders for the Olympic 100m crown. Kishane Thompson, the world leader this year, surprised many when he won the Jamaican trials in 9.77 seconds. His compatriot Oblique Seville has also emerged as a top sprinter .Other top sprinters expected to light up the Paris Olympics are Akani Simbine, world silver medalist; Letsile Tebogo, reigning Olympic champion; Marcell Jacobs; and Kenny Bednarek.The American holds the fifth fastest time in history. He shared his prediction for the men's 100m on his X.
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