There are still big-event tickets available for the public to buy more than a week after the 2024 Paris Olympics began — including the men’s and women’s showcase 100m finals.
Despite organisers saying more tickets have been sold than ever before, with eight million of the 10million tickets available going on general sale, they are yet to shift all of their tickets for track and field events.
As of Thursday afternoon, the Olympics website was still showing availability for Friday night’s men’s 10,000m final, with the first round of the women’s 800m race also taking place at the Stade de France. The cheapest tickets remaining start at €195 ($210; £165) because the €85 ($92; £72) price category has sold out.
Although they are on the pricier side — €690 ($744; £582) — there is still availability to attend Saturday night’s track and field events, which includes the women’s 100m semi-finals and final, as well as the 4x400m relay mixed final.
One of the Games’ showcase events, the men’s 100m final, likely to feature Team USA star Noah Lyles, is showing availability, with tickets still on general sale for €525 ($566; £443). The cheapest option, which is now sold out, was a Category D ticket, costing €125 ($135; £105).
Some events, such as freestyle…
