Introduction to the World Athletics Championships
The World Athletics Championships are just around the corner, and the men’s track and field events are shaping up to be incredibly competitive. In this preview, we’ll be taking a closer look at three events and highlighting some betting tips.
Men’s 100m: Can Anyone Beat Noah Lyles?
Betting against Noah Lyles at a major championships is a brave move. The American is the man for the big occasion, and he rewarded faith at last year’s Paris Olympics in the 100m. Lyles gave a glimpse of what was to come at the Silesia Diamond League, where he crawled out of the blocks and gave himself too much to do, but fairly rattled home to clock a season’s best 9.90 in second behind Kishane Thompson. We know Lyles will be fully tuned up for Tokyo, and he showed enough there in Poland to suggest he could catch Thompson when medals are on the line.
Betting Tip: Noah Lyles to Win 100m
2pts Noah Lyles to win 100m at 5/2 (General)
Men’s 1500m: Niels Laros is the Man to Beat
My wait for the 1500m to be priced up is over, and Niels Laros is a shade of odds-against. I guess the delay was due to doubts over Jakob Ingebrigtsen with the Norwegian off the track for almost six months after an Achilles injury. Laros was sixth in the Olympic final last year, behind Cole Hocker, but had given notice of his talent by winning 1500m and 5000m gold at the 2023 European U20 Championships. This year, the Dutchman has been nothing short of sensational, and I was fortunate enough to see him in the flesh at June’s European Team Championships in Madrid.
Betting Tip: Niels Laros to Win 1500m
2pts Niels Laros to win 1500m at 11/10 (Unibet)
Men’s Javelin: Luiz Mauricio Da Silva is a Dark Horse
The javelin is an interesting event, with Julian Weber as a short-priced favourite and rightly so. Having broken the magic 90m-barrier for the first time early in the season, he went even further at the Zurich Diamond League Final and possesses the best two throws of 2025. But the German has disappointed in major championships until now, and Luiz Mauricio Da Silva is a dark horse. An Olympic finalist last year, Da Silva was third in the Paris Diamond League behind the big two, but last month smashed the South American record with 91.00m at the Brazilian Championships.
Betting Tip: Luiz Mauricio Da Silva to Win Javelin
0.5pt Luiz Mauricio Da Silva to win javelin at 40/1 (William Hill)
Conclusion
In conclusion, the men’s track and field events at the World Athletics Championships are shaping up to be incredibly competitive. Noah Lyles is the man to beat in the 100m, Niels Laros is the favourite in the 1500m, and Luiz Mauricio Da Silva is a dark horse in the javelin. Remember to always gamble responsibly and within your means. If you are concerned about your gambling, please call the National Gambling Helpline / Gamcare on 0808 8020 133. Further support and information can be found at begambleaware.org and gamblingtherapy.org.
