DON’T blink as one of the most anticipated events in athletics history is fast approaching – and it could be over in less than ten seconds.
Sprinting fans were treated to almost a decade of Jamaican legend Usain Bolt dominating the 100m.
However, the eight-time gold medallist’s retirement in 2017 paved the way for American idol Christian Coleman to secure first place at the 2019 World Athletics Championships.
But when is this year’s 100m final and how can it be watched?
When is the men’s 100m final at World Athletics Championships?
The preliminary rounds were completed on July 15, with the fastest two of each race plus the six fastest times qualifying for the heat stage.
Sprinters who manage to get through the heat stages have booked their spot in TOMORROW’S semi-finals which begin at 2:50am UK time– 6:50pm in the US.
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And fans won’t have to wait long for the big 100m final as the starting pistol is expected to go off around 3:50am in the UK and 7:50pm in the US on the same day!
How can I watch the men’s 100m final at World Athletics Championships?
For viewers in the United States, the Men’s 100m final will air across multiple channels – USA Network, NBC, and CNBC.
Users with Peacock can watch the entire tournament live on the streaming platform.
But in the UK, the Men’s 100m final will be broadcasted live across all BBC channels in the UK.
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Fans in the UK can stream all the action on the BBC iPlayer app or BBC Sport website.
Who can make it to the men’s 100m finals this year?
Below are the three heats for the semi-final stages which includes British star Zhamel Hughes and last year’s champion, Christian Coleman.
Heat 1– Raymond Ekevwo (NGR), Akani Simbine (RSA), Trayvon Bromell (USA), Yohan Blake (JAM), Athur Cisse (CIV), Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (JPN), Rodrigo Do Nascimento (BRA), Emmanuel Matadi (LBR)
Heat 2– Ryuichiro Sakai (JPN), Bingtian Su (CHN), Fred Kerley (USA), Edward Osei-Nketia (NZL), Christian Coleman (USA), Zhamel Huges (GBR), Andre De Grasse (CAN), Ackeem Blake (JAM)
Heat 3– Erik Cardoso (BRA), Favour Oghene Tejiri Ashe (NGR), Marvin Bracy (USA), Lamont Marcell Jacobs (ITA), Letsille Tebogo (BOT), Oblique Seville (JAM), Ferdinand Omanyala (KEN), Aaron Brown (CAN)
Who has won the most 100m finals at World Athletics Championships and what is the record?
Jamaican icon Usain Bolt matched American idol’s Carl Lewis and Maurice Greene record of three gold medals at the Championships.
However, Bolt’s incredible sprint time of 9.58 at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin remains the time to beat.