100m (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020)

100m is an [Athletics] [event] in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The objective of the event is to reach the finish line in the fastest time, with the event taking place in the Olympic Stadium. Bowser, Daisy, Yoshi, Mario, Sonic, Blaze, Vector and Amy can be seen taking part in this event in the game's opening. The starting Olympic Record is 9.63 seconds.

Gameplay

The event starts with the characters stretching in preparation for the event before they crouch down on the starting blocks. When "READY" appears, the player can hold down the R or ZR button to charge power to allow them to perform a faster start. When "GO" appears, the player can press the A Button to push off from the starting blocks, with good timing triggering a speed boost. However, pressing the A Button too early will cause a delayed start. To speed up, the player must rapidly press the A button, and when prompted, can use their super dash by pressing R for a short speed boost. Several Toads and a Chao appear as referees at intervals along the track.