In a groundbreaking move that’s set to redefine Olympic sprinting, World Athletics has officially confirmed that all three rounds of the women’s 100 meters — including the final — will be contested on the same day at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The announcement marks a historic first for the blue-ribbon event of women’s track and field, signaling a bold shift in competition structure and athlete endurance strategy.
According to the detailed competition schedule, Monday, July 15th, 2028, will be one of the most jam-packed and anticipated days in Olympic athletics history. The morning session will open with the women’s 100m preliminaries, a round traditionally designed for universality athletes representing smaller nations who do not meet the automatic qualification standards. Immediately after, the first round (heats) will take place — featuring the world’s top sprinters, from defending champions to emerging stars, all seeking to secure their spot in the evening’s semifinals.
Then, in what promises to be an electrifying climax, the evening session will feature both the semifinals and the final of the women’s 100 meters. The winner will be crowned Olympic champion within the span of a single day — a demanding, intense, and thrilling test of consistency, recovery, and raw speed. Fans around the world are already buzzing at the thought of seeing the world’s fastest women step onto the track multiple times within hours, culminating in one of the Games’ most iconic moments under the bright California lights.
The new schedule has been met with a mixture of excitement and debate among athletes, coaches, and fans. On one hand, the change promises a high-energy, action-packed viewing experience, condensing the drama of three rounds into a single, unforgettable day. On the other hand, some have raised questions about recovery time and fairness, given that sprinters will have to maintain peak performance across four high-intensity races — prelims, heats, semis, and finals — within roughly twelve hours.
However, organizers have emphasized that the decision aligns with modern broadcast dynamics and the evolving pace of global sports entertainment. By compressing the schedule, the LA28 organizing committee aims to create a more fan-friendly and television-optimized event that captures global attention from sunrise to sunset. The setting — the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, steeped in Olympic history — adds another layer of symbolism to this ambitious experiment.
Day 1 of the athletics program won’t be all about sprinting, though. The same day will also feature the women’s shot put final and the men’s 10,000m final, ensuring that the first full day of track and field competition delivers a blend of explosive power, endurance, and suspense. With world-class stars expected in every lane and pit, July 15th already looks like a can’t-miss date in the Olympic calendar.
Whether this one-day format becomes a new standard or remains a one-off innovation, one thing is certain: the women’s 100m at LA28 will go down in history as one of the most intense and captivating days of Olympic sprinting ever staged.
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