The Non-Track Fan’s Guide is back with the sole purpose of getting the most casual of fans up to speed so they can enjoy the ten days of track and field from London. With each event we included names to know, chance of an American medal, possibility of a world record (thanks swimming), why you should watch and some smart things you can say. All times listed are PST for event finals.
Men’s 100: Sunday, August 5th 1:50 p.m.
Names to know: Usain Bolt (Jamaica), Yohan Blake (Jamaica), Asafa Powell (Jamaica), Tyson Gay (US), Justin Gatlin (US)
Chance of American medal: 65%
World record?: Would be cool, but not this time