Paris Summer Olympics 2024: Results of the Men’s 100m Preliminaries

by Denise N. Fyffe

The men’s 100m semi-finals and finals 2024 Paris Olympics are set to take place on August 4, with top athletes from around the world competing for the Olympic title.

The preliminary rounds of the men’s 100m sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics have set the stage for an electrifying competition. Athletes from around the world showcased their speed and determination, vying for a place in the highly anticipated semi-finals and final. As the fastest men on the planet prepare to compete, let’s dive into the highlights and results from today’s preliminary heats.

Heat Performances

The preliminary rounds, held on August 3, saw some remarkable performances as sprinters aimed to secure their spots in the semi-finals.

Heat 1 (11:55 am):

Kishane Thompson: 10.00s
Benjamin Azamati-Kwaku: 10.08s
Reynaldo R. Espinosa: 10.11s
Felipe Bardi dos Santos: 10.18s
Akihiro Higashida: 10.19s
Lalu Muhammad Zohri: 10.26s
Kayhan Ozer: 10.34s
Sibusiso Matsenjwa: 10.39s
Jeremiah Azu: DSQ

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Heat 2 (12:03 pm):

Ferdinand Omanyala: 10.08s
Chituru Ali: 10.12s
Joshua Hartmann: 10.16s
Joshua Azzopardi: 10.20s
Devin Augustine: 10.31s
Erik Cardoso: 10.35s
Arturo Harmo Deliser Espinosa: 10.35s
Jhonny Alexa Renteria Jimenez: 10.38s
Muhd Azeem Fahmi: 10.45s

Heat 3 (12:11 pm):

Louie Hinchliffe: 9.98s
Noah Lyles: 10.04s
Shaun Maswanganyi: 10.06s
Zhenye Xie: 10.16s
Owen Ansah: 10.22s
Ali Anwar Ali Al Balushi: 10.26s
Naquille Harris: 10.38s
Markus Fuchs: 10.59s
Dyland Sicobo: 10.62s

Heat 4 (12:19 pm):

Oblique Seville: 9.99s
Abdul Hakim Sani Brown: 10.02s
Puripol Boonson: 10.13s
Favour Oghene Tejiri Ashe: 10.16s
Duan Asemota: 10.17s
Terrence Jones: 10.31s
Marcos Santos: 10.40s
Franko Burraj: 10.66s
Oliwer Wdowik: 11.53s

Heat 5 (12:27 pm):

Kayinsola Ajayi: 10.02s
Marcell Jacobs: 10.05s
Abdul-Rasheed Saminu: 10.06s
Benjamin Richardson: 10.06s
Hassan Taftian: 10.18s
Davonte Howell: 10.24s
Henrik Larsson: 10.24s
Paulo André de Oliveira: 10.46s
Marc Brian Louis: DSQ

Heat 6 (12:35 pm):

Akani Simbine: 10.03s
Ackeem Blake: 10.06s
Rikkoi Brathwaite: 10.13s
Ebrima Camara: 10.21s
Wanya Mccoy: 10.24s
Rohan Browning: 10.29s
Simon Jörn Hansen: 10.39s
Emanuel Archibald: 10.40s
Hachim Maaroufou: 10.52s

Heat 7 (12:43 pm):

Kenneth Bednarek: 9.97s
Emmanuel Eseme: 9.98s
Andre De Grasse: 10.07s
Emmanuel Matadi: 10.08s
Ryuichiro Sakai: 10.17s
Gary Noa Jerrel Bibi: 10.19s
Ronal Longa: 10.29s
Jose Gonzalez: 10.40s
Taha Hussein Yaseen: 10.50s

Heat 8 (12:51 pm):

Fred Kerley: 9.97s
Letsile Tebogo: 10.01s
Zharnel Hughes: 10.03s
Cejhae Greene: 10.17s
Christopher Borzor: 10.28s
Arthur Cissé: 10.31s
Dominique Lasconi Mulamba: 10.53s
Dorian Keletela: 10.58s
Aaron Brown: DSQ

Analysis and Expectations

Today’s preliminary rounds witnessed some extraordinary performances. Louie Hinchliffe and Fred Kerley both clocked an impressive 9.97 seconds, setting a high bar for the competition. Oblique Seville and Kenneth Bednarek also delivered strong performances, with times of 9.99 seconds and 9.97 seconds respectively. The competition is fierce, and these athletes have demonstrated that they are in peak form as they head into the semi-finals.

Tomorrow, August 4, the semi-finals will kick off at 8:00 pm, followed by the much-anticipated final at 9:50 pm. With such a closely matched field, the semi-finals promise to be thrilling, as each athlete will strive to secure their place in the final showdown.

The world will be watching as these sprinters compete for Olympic glory. The hopes of many nations rest on their shoulders, and for fans, the excitement is palpable. As we look forward to the upcoming races, one thing is certain: the men’s 100m event at Paris 2024 will be a spectacle of speed, skill, and sheer determination.

Stay tuned for more updates and catch all the action as the world’s greatest athletes compete for glory at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics!

** Paris is six hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time (EST).

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About the writer: Denise N. Fyffe is a publisher and author of over 50 books, for more than 15 years, and enjoys mentoring, gardening and traveling. She is also a trainer and educator, helping others to achieve their dreams.