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Track and field started on day 6, a common Games tactic to avoid athlete overload (many compete in both swimming and athletics? No — but stadium availability matters). The 100m finals (men Aug 4, women Aug 7) were scheduled just before closing weekend for maximum drama.
Men’s marathon started at 07:00 to beat the heat. The new mixed 4x400m relay (athletics) debuted in prime time — a session deliberately built to test tactical innovation.
The first medals came in triathlon (men’s and women’s individual) and track cycling team sprints. Schedule designers deliberately front-loaded fast, camera-friendly outdoor events to build early momentum.