Los Angeles 2028 Olympics puts women's 100m on opening day in athletics
Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (centre) celebrates after crossing the line to win gold in women's 100m final ahead of silver medallist Sha'Carri Richardson (left) of USA and bronze medallist Melissa Jefferson also of USA at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France on August 03, 2024.
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe said the plan was "overwhelmingly" supported by the athletes and coaches consulted.
Day one will also award the first LA28 medals in the women's triathlon and feature the most women's finals ever in a single day.
The women's 100 metres final will headline the first day of competition at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, organizers said on Wednesday, part of a reshaped schedule that moves athletics into week one and gives swimmers the rare chance to attend the Opening Ceremony.
LA28 officials said the switch stems from venue logistics at SoFi Stadium, which will host parts of the Opening Ceremony and swimming. Athletics will be held at LA Memorial Coliseum and run first to allow time to convert SoFi for aquatics in week two.
