Athletics Betting Odds

Betting on Athletics

One of the oldest sporting codes in existence, athletics tends to take centre stage every four years as the globe’s top athletes push human endurance in an attempt to win gold. The term ‘athletics’ covers a wide range of track and field events, competed by men and women, including:

• Sprints
• Middle-distance running
• Long-distance running
• Hurdles
• Relays
• Long jump
• Triple jump
• High jump
• Pole vault
• Shotput
• Discus
• Javelin
• Hammer throw

Where to Find Athletics Odds

In the build-up to the 2024 Olympic Games hosted in Paris, online betting started gaining quite a bit of traction with the public, and now athletics betting has become a popular pastime. As mentioned, the summer and winter Olympics both offer a wealth of exciting Olympics sports betting, but there are also the Commonwealth Games as well as a host of World Athletics Championships to keep punters busy.

Sportingbet is the home of the best Olympics betting odds and our athletics page comes to life as the event draws closer. If you’ve wondered, ‘can you bet on the Olympics?’ then you’ve come to the right place. Find the best betting promotions and bet specials available in South Africa right here at Sportingbet.  

Athletics Betting Markets

For those who are beginners at athletics betting the easiest option is the straight bet – betting on the outright winner of an event. Another athletics betting type worth trying is the over/under bet which is effectively betting against the bookie. With this betting type, the bettor will wager on the final time, number of points scored or even length of an event, which will be either higher or lower than the bookie’s predictions.

As with any sports, there is often a favourite who is unlikely to be beaten – think Usain Bolt in the 100m sprint – which is why some betting sites will also offer a winner ‘without’ option. This means that the markets are offered, excluding the favourite, so the second-place winner is deemed the winner.

You can attempt to improve your betting chances by researching the athlete’s form – consider any previous injuries or niggles – weather conditions, and general performance stats. Check out our live betting markets for in-action betting that will have you at the edge of your seat! Once you’re ready to place that bet, Sportingbet SA has you covered!