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Athletics: Men’s 400m Final

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Matt Hudson-Smith from Great Britain is showing impressive speed in his running performances. In contrast to GB’s selection system that chooses the first two finishers plus one discretionary place, the US trials automatically pick the top three contestants. Quincy Hall secured the win with a time of 44.17 seconds, followed by Michael Norman. However, this wasn’t Hudson-Smith’s fastest time, making him an enticing choice for the upcoming event in France. Among my predictions, I include Hudson-Smith, current Olympic champion Steven Gardiner from the Bahamas, a young Belgian runner named Alex Doom, and Wayde van Niekerk, the world record holder. Additionally, Charlie Dobson, another British athlete, is expected to make it to the final and potentially surprise many spectators.

Golf: Women’s Individual Strokeplay

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Céline Boutier is a top-tier athlete who had an exceptional 2023 season. Although she hasn’t matched that success in the current year, having a home Olympics as motivation will likely fuel her performance. Nelly Korda has been the best player this year and is heavily favored to defend her title. However, her recent performances at the US Open and Women’s PGA have raised concerns, with missed cuts suggesting a potential slump in form. These results could just be temporary setbacks, but Korda will face tough competition from her American teammate Lilia Vu. Charley Hull and Georgia Hall of Great Britain have the potential to challenge for top spots if they can find their best game. However, both players have struggled to perform at their peak when it matters most this year.