When does Usain Bolt run in the Rio Olympics?

By BRETT STEIDLER LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

8 years ago

In this Aug. 20, 2008 file photo, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt crosses the finish line to win the gold in the men’s 200-meter final during the athletics competitions in the National Stadium at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus, File)

Jamaican Olympic runner Usain Bolt, center, gestures as arrives at Rio de Janeiro International Airport in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

In this Aug. 23, 2015, file photo, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men’s 100-meter ahead of United States’ at the World Athletics Championships at the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

We’ve reached the track and field portion of the 2016 Rio Olympics. And that means Usain Bolt is ready to take over the games.

The world’s fastest man is scheduled to run in three events in Rio — the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay. He will be looking for his third straight gold medal in all three.

While Bolt is a heavy favorite every time he steps into the blocks, he figures to get some competition from American sprinter Justin Gatlin and fellow Jamaican Johan Blake in the 100 and 200.

Here’s Bolt’s schedule for the Rio Olympics (all times PT):

100m

First round: Saturday, Aug. 13, 8 a.m.

Semifinal: Sunday, Aug. 14, 5 p.m.

Final: Sunday, Aug. 14, 6:25 p.m.

200m

First round: Tuesday, Aug. 16, 7:50 a.m.

Semifinal: Wednesday, Aug. 17, 6 p.m.

Final: Thursday, Aug. 18, 6:30 p.m.

4x100m

First round: Thursday, Aug. 18, 7:40 a.m.

Final: Friday, Aug. 19, 6:35 p.m.