Men’s 100m Will Have a New Gold Medalist
2024 Men's Olympic 100m Freestyle Sees a New Favorite

Swimming into the Olympics
The stage is set for a great 2024 Men’s Olympic 100m Freestyle race at this year’s Olympics and we are going to take a look at the odds and see who is most likely to bring home the gold. In Tokyo 2020 the American Caeleb Dressel took home the gold, a title he will not be defending in Paris.
That leaves room for a new contender to come into the mix. Kyle Chambers is the only medalist from Tokyo to race in Paris for the 100m Freestyle title.
Swimmer (Country) and Medal | Time |
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Caeleb Dressel (USA) – GOLD | 47.02 |
Kyle Chalmers (AUS) – SILVER | 47.08 |
Kliment Kolesnikov (ROC) – BRONZE | 47.44 |
Maxime Grousset (FRA) | 47.72 |
Sunwoo Hwang (KOR) | 47.82 |
Alessandro Miressi (ITA) | 47.86 |
David Popovici (ROU) | 48.04 |
Nandor Nemeth (HUN) | 48.10 |
With a field of familiar and new faces, anyone could win this swimming sprint. Let’s dive into the 2024 Men’s Olympic 100m Freestyle odds and see what 2024 Olympics news and trends we can see to aid our Olympics betting.
Men’s 100m Freestyle
⏰Day/Time: 📍Location: Paris La Defense Arena
📺Streaming: Eurosport, NBC
The Odds to Win Gold
Here are the odds for who could win gold in the 2024 Men’s Olympic 100m Freestyle Event:
Swimmer (Country) | Odds |
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Zhanle Pan (CHN) | -105 |
David Popovici (ROM) | +170 |
Jack Alexy (USA) | +460 |
Kyle Chalmers (AUS) | +650 |
Chris Guiliano (USA) | +1600 |
Maxime Grousset (FRA) | +3200 |
Matthew Richards (GBR) | +5000 |
Joshua Liendo (CAN) | +5000 |
Alessandro Miressi (ITA) | +6500 |
Jordan Crooks (CAY) | +8000 |
Nandor Nemeth (HUN) | +10000 |
Katsuhiro Matsumoto (JPN) | +12000 |
Josha Salchow (GER) | +12000 |
Guilherme Caribe Santos (BRA) | +12000 |
Matt King (USA) | +16000 |
Duncan Scott (GBR) | +16000 |
Marcelo Chierighini (BRA) | +16000 |
Andrej Barna (SRB) | +16000 |
Haoyu Wang (CHN) | +16000 |
Sunwoo Hwang (KOR) | +16000 |
Danas Rapsys (LTU) | +19000 |
Nikola Miljenic (CRO) | +19000 |
Sea Niewold (NED) | +19000 |
Diogo Ribeiro (POR) | +19000 |
Sergio De Celis Montalban (ESP) | +23000 |
Cameron Gray (NZL) | +23000 |
Jorge Iga (MEX) | +42000 |
Dylan Carter (TTO) | +42000 |
Yuri Kisil (CAN) | +42000 |
Tomer Frankel (ISR) | +42000 |
Pan and Popovici have separated themselves from the rest of the pack in the odds, but there could be some value in betting on an underdog.
2024 World Aquatic Championships
The results of the 2024 World Aquatic Championships Men’s 100m freestyle race can tell us a lot about who may bring home the gold in Paris. Here are the Olympic results.
Name | Nationality | Time |
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Pan Zhanle | China | 47.53 |
Alessandro Miressi | Italy | 47.72 |
Nándor Németh | Hungary | 47.78 |
Matt Richards | Great Britain | 47.82 |
Hwang Sun-woo | South Korea | 47.93 |
Andrej Barna | Serbia | 48.02 |
Matt King | United States | 48.06 |
Wang Haoyu | China | 48.06 |
Pan Zhanle took home the gold with a solid time, and it is no wonder that he is the odds-on favorite to do the same in Paris. That being said it is worth looking at Alessandro Miressi and Nanado Nemeth the silver and bronze medalists from the race.
They are complete dark horses to win gold in Paris with odds of +6500 and +1000 respectively. Betting on them as possible bronze or silver medal grabbers in Paris could provide some upside value.
Who Has the Best Shot at Gold?
- China’s Pan Zhanle is the overwhelming favorite at -105, a line that lengthened from the opening of -180. His 100m world record performance at the World Championships, coupled with his subsequent dominance, has solidified his status as the gold medal frontrunner.
However, the world of swimming is known for its unpredictability. While Pan’s talent is undeniable, several formidable contenders are poised to challenge him in the pool in Paris. Australia’s Kyle Chalmers, the reigning Olympic champion, enters the competition with a mix of experience and raw speed. Despite a slight dip in rankings this season, his world title victory is a potent reminder of his capabilities.
Romania’s David Popovici has emerged as a contender for a medal. His electrifying swims, including a stunning 46.86 at the European Championships, have catapulted him into the elite tier of sprinters. With his blend of youth and talent, he is a potential good bet to upset Zhanle for gold.
The United States, a perennial powerhouse in swimming, boasts a strong contingent. Chris Guiliano and Jack Alexy, fresh off their impressive 1-2 finish at the U.S. Olympic Trials, are primed to make a significant impact. Guiliano’s blistering semifinal time of 47.25 showcased his potential to challenge the world’s best.
Beyond the top contenders, other swimmers are eager to make their mark. Great Britain’s Matthew Richards, Italy’s Alessandro Miressi, Canada’s Josh Liendo, and Hungary’s Nandor Nemeth bring their unique skill sets to the table.
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