Usain Bolt Olympic Schedule: Race Time and Dates for London 2012
The Olympic Games has seen some fantastic contests so far, but London 2012 is set to be lit on fire by the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. The Jamaican sprinter is preparing to take to the track later this week on Saturday, which will spark a full week of sprint events that will see Bolt competing for three different gold medals. Below are details of all of Bolt's events and race schedules.
Bolt is set to compete in the 100 meter dash, the 200 meter, as well as the 4x100 meter relay; all of which the Jamaican is a defending Olympic champion, as well as world record holder.
Jamaica and Bolt will be favorites for the 4x100 meter relay event. However, the relay has a history of springing up surprises, and many favorites in the past have found the pressure of the occasion too much for them.
For the two other individual races Bolt faces stiff opposition, especially from his Jamaican teammates, and many analysts are suggesting that Bolt will be unable to retain all three of his titles this year.
Bolt will have to be in his best form to ensure he takes the 100 meter dash and the 200 meter event. However, he is the man thousands are looking forward to seeing at this year's Olympic Games and he will be sure to receive the biggest cheer from the crowd who will be willing him to cross the finish line in first, and hopefully in world record time. Yohan Blake and Asafa Powell will be Bolt's main threats in the 100 meter dash.
Below are the dates and times of all of Usain Bolt's races at the London 2012 Olympic Games:
100 METER DASH
Day 8: Saturday, August 4
100 Meter Dash
Preliminary round: 5:00 a.m. ET
Round 1: 7:30 a.m. ET
Day 9: Sunday August 5, 100
100 Meter Dash
Semifinals: 2:45 p.m. ET
Final: 4:50 p.m. ET
200 METER
Day 11: Tuesday, August 7
200 Meter
Round 1: 6:50 a.m. ET
Day 12: Wednesday, August 8
200 Meter
Semifinals: 3:10 p.m. ET
Day 13: Thursday, August 8
200 Meter
Final: 3:55 p.m. ET
4x100 METER RELAY
Day 14: Friday, August 9
4x100 Meter Relay
Round 1: 2:45 p.m. ET
Day 15: Saturday, August 10
4x100 Meter Relay
Final: 2:45 p.m. ET
