Aussie punters are once again backing James Magnussen to take gold in the men’s 100m freestyle at the London Olympics, with the Missile firming from $1.62 into $1.50 with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au.
Frenchmen Yannick Agnel quickly became the punters pick after the men’s 100m freestyle relay, but after clocking the fastest semi-final time, Magnussen has now attracted 62 percent of all bets wagered on the market.
Agnel is on the second line of betting, firming from $5.50 into $3.50, with American Nathan Adrian next at $8.00.
“Magnussen was opened at $1.33 to win the event, and got out to as much as $2.00 after the relay, but after qualifying fastest for the 100m final, punters have renewed faith in the Missile,” sportsbet.com.au’s Ben Hawes said.
Market courtesy of sportsbet.com.au
Men’s 100m Freestyle
(prices in brackets from 30 July)
$1.50 James Magnussen (in from $1.62)
$3.50 Yannick Agnel (in from $5.00)
$8.00 Nathan Adrian (in from $17)
$21 Cesar Cielo (out from $8.00)
$26 Sebastiaan Verschuren (in from $51)
$34 Brent Hayden (out from $17)
$67 Hanser Garcia (in from $101)
$101 Nikita Lobinstev (out from $51)