How to watch 100m at the Olympics free: Live stream Sha'Carri Richardson, Noah Lyles, and more

Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles are among the runners anticipated to race the 100m this weekend. We'll show you how to live stream from anywhere.

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Olympic athletics have finally begun, and among the many highly-anticipated events are the men's and women's 100-meter (or metre, depending on where you're watching from) races. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch 100m at the Olympics, including free streaming options and what times you can expect to see Sha'Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles.

American Sha'Carri Richardson already aced her preliminary heat on Friday, sending her to the semi-finals on Saturday (which could lead to a medal-worthy finals moment later in the day). American Noah Lyles, who won bronze in the 200m race at the Tokyo Olympics, will compete in his first 100m heat early today. If he advances in his heat, he'll race the semis and potentially finals on Sunday, where he'll most likely face off against the event's defending champion, Italy's Marcell Jacobs.

Below, we've outlined everything you need to know about watching the men's and women's 100m athletics races at the Olympics. For the latest on how to watch other sports in Paris, check out our Olympics streaming guide.

• See also: Where to watch Olympic gymnastics | How to watch Olympic swimming | Where to watch Olympic handball

How to watch 100m in the US

The men's and women's 100m early heats, semi-finals, and finals will be available to live stream Peacock in the US. Subscriptions start at $7.99 a month, and you can find the rest of the Olympics here as well. 

NBC will host network coverage of all of these events. Those without cable can still live stream NBC through a live television package like Sling TV or Fubo. Sling (through the Sling Blue plan) will be the cheapest option, with subscriptions going for $40 a month (new users can usually get half off their first month). Sling's local channel coverage is fairly selective, so you should look up your zip code before subscribing to ensure that you can access the network in your region.

Fubo is another solid live TV option with broad NBC coverage (plus 180+ other channels). Subscriptions start at $79.99 a month, but new customers can try the service free for one week.

How to watch 100m in the UK

Select athletics events, including 100m track coverage, will be available to live stream for free through BBC iPlayer in the UK. Users just need to create an account to watch. To catch absolutely every moment at the Olympics, British folks will need to subscribe to Eurosport, where subscriptions start at £3.99.

How to watch 100m in Australia

Select track and field events will be available for free through 9Now in Australia. Fans will just need to make an account if they don't already have one. For full Olympic coverage, including every heat, Australians will have to subscribe to Stan Sport. Subscriptions go for around $27 a month (the combined fee of the $12 base plan and the $15 Sport Add-on).

How to watch 100m from anywhere

If you happen to be away from Australia or the UK this weekend, you can still keep up with the free options by using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs let people temporarily change their device's virtual location in order to access their usual websites from anywhere. They're especially popular tools among those hoping to upgrade their online privacy and keep up with their go-to websites while traveling abroad.

Our no. 1 VPN recommendation is ExpressVPN since it's user-friendly and has a 30-day money-back guarantee policy built in. Check out our ExpressVPN review for additional information, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.

How to watch the 100m with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch the event.
• Turn it on and set it to the location of the streaming service.
• Go to 9Now (Australia) or BBC iPlayer (UK) and create a login if necessary.
• Enjoy the Olympics.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.