After his storming victory in the 100 metres final on Sunday, the bookies will certainly have taken note which might explain the dramatic drop in odds on the fastest man in the World. Despite his poor start from the blocks in Sunday’s race, Bolt managed to compose himself to power home with a time of 9.63 setting a new Olympic record and effectively becoming the greatest sprinter of all time in the process.

So aside from Bolt, who else might be in with a shout at taking gold in the 200m? Well second fastest in the 100 metres was Bolt’s fellow countryman Yohan Blake who came in with a time of 9.75. Blake has previously beaten Bolt over 100 and 200 metre distances but on what is the biggest event in track and field in the world, Bolt really does shine.

Some punters might see value in Yohan Blake at +350 at the SBR Sportsbook but I think everyone is going to be betting the farm on Bolt in this race. Steven Suarez gives his daily picks and preview on this event as well as the top action from today’s Olympic Games.


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