Adam Murray

The cycling (track cycling) at the Olympic Games will see some of the most intense and dynamic racing at Tokyo 2020 with all eyes on the Izu Velodrome when the event begins on August 3. The bicycle itself dates back to the 19th century and cycle racing soon became a popular sport, with one of the oldest bicycle racing clubs in the world in St Louis, established in 1887, with members including numerous national champions and Olympians.

One of the more spectacular of the martial arts, taekwondo originated in Korea and is characterised by a range of kicks: jumping, spinning and head-height kicks using a range of fast-kicking techniques. It was developed during the 1940s and 1950s by Korean martial arts experts and, somewhat fittingly, made its Olympics bow at Seoul in 1988.

Triathlon is one of the most gruelling of the Olympics events incorporates swimming, cycling, and ends with the small matter of a 10 kilometer run. The origins of the triathlon as a unique event date back to France 1901, according to many sport historians.

With plenty of US interest in the track and field you can be patriotic while making a few bucks at the same time. The sprints usually provide the most focus for gambling with a 100m US double a strong possibility.

What about betting on softball, surfing, skateboarding, climbing and karate during 2020 Games? How do you do that in the USA, what sportsbooks set odds on these events?