Women’s Olympics 800m Betting Tips & Predictions

Leading the charge for Great Britain in the Women’s 800m is Keely Hodgkinson, who has established herself as a strong contender for the gold medal. We’ll be taking a look at the top 800m women athletes, their recent performances, and their prospects at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Women’s Olympic 800m Winner Prediction

Keely Hodgkinson

Keely Hodgkinson, at just 22 years of age, is one of the leading contenders in the women’s 800m at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Her recent victory at the London Diamond League with a time of 1:54.61 not only set a new British record but also marked the fastest time globally since 2018. Her impressive performance now marks her as the favourite to clinch the gold medal in Paris.

Hodgkinson’s journey has been impressive. She secured a silver medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, finishing behind Athing Mu of the United States. With Mu failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics, Hodgkinson’s chances of upgrading her silver to gold have significantly increased. Her dominance in the European Athletics Championships, where she retained her title in Rome, further underscores her readiness for the Olympic stage.

Mary Moraa

Kenya’s Mary Moraa is set to be Hodgkinson’s main competitor in the Women’s 800m this year. The 24-year-old has shown how much of a threat she can be by outpacing Hodgkinson to win gold at the World Championships in Budapest last year with a time of 1:56.03. Moraa’s speed, demonstrated by her Kenyan record in the 400m, make her a worthy contender in the 800m event.

Moraa’s journey since the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been one of huge improvement. Her victory at the Commonwealth Games, where she surged from last to first, showcased her determination in the sport. As the Kenyan record holder for the 400m, Moraa’s speed is expected to be a significant advantage in Paris.

Britain’s Contenders

Phoebe Gill

At just 17, Phoebe Gill is a rising star in British athletics. Despite her youth, Gill has shown exceptional promise, setting the British under-17 record for both the 800m and 1500m. Her victory at the national championships and her record-breaking performance in May, where she set a new European Under-18 record of 1:59.65, position her as a serious medal contender in Paris.

Jemma Reekie

Jemma Reekie, another talented Brit, is also in the mix. The 26-year-old recently ran a career-best time of 1:55.61 at the London Diamond League, finishing second to Hodgkinson. Reekie’s experience, including her fourth-place finish at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and her silver medal at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, makes her a seasoned competitor. Her determination to improve upon her previous Olympic performance adds to the anticipation surrounding her participation in Paris.

International Contenders

Nia Atkins

The American athlete Nia Atkins, with odds of 22/1, is another name to watch. Her performances have been consistently strong, and she represents a potential challenge to the British athletes.

Prudence Sekgodiso

South Africa’s Prudence Sekgodiso, also at 22/1, is another serious contender. Her past performances and ability to compete at a high level make her a notable threat in the women’s 800m event.

Women’s Olympic 800m Betting Tips

Keely Hodgkinson is the bookies clear favourite to take home gold in the Women’s 800m. The Tokyo 2020 silver-medallist is priced at just 1/3 to win the event with bookmaker bet365. Her main threat comes from Kenyan runner Mary Moraa who is at odds of 5/2, with other athletes such as Phoebe Gill (12/1), Jemma Reekie (16/1) and Nia Atkins (22/1), far behind in the list of favourites for gold.

It’s hard to look past Hodgkinson following her setting a new British record in the London Diamond League with a time of 1:54.61 and it’s clear to see why she’s such a strong favourite.

We’re backing a gold medal for Great Britain in the Women’s 800m, with Hodgkinson improving on her silver medal picked up at Tokyo 2020.

Women’s Olympic 800m Winners

Below is a list of past winners of the Women’s 800m event at the Olympics:

Women’s 800m Schedule at the 2024 Olympics

• Friday 2nd August 18:45- Women’s 800m Round 1
• Saturday 3rd August 10:20 – Women’s 800m Repechage Round
• Sunday 4th August 20:47 – Women’s 800m Semi-Final
• Monday 5th August 20:47 – Women’s 800m Final

Women’s Olympic 800m Odds

Live odds for the Women’s 800m at the 2024 Olympics can be found below. Click through from the odds to be taken to bet365 to view the full market and place your bets.