Paris Summer Olympics 2024: Results of the Women’s 100m Semi Finals

by Denise N. Fyffe

The women’s 100m semi-finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics showcased incredible talent and intense competition. With the final set for later today at 9:20 pm, the athletes who made it through the semi-finals are gearing up for a thrilling showdown.

Let’s take a look at the results from the semi-finals, broken down by each heat.

Heat 1: Results

Position	Athlete	Country	Time
1	Melissa Jefferson	USA	10.99s
2	Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith	Ivory Coast	11.01s
3	Mujinga Kambundji	Switzerland	11.05s
4	Ewa Swoboda	Poland	11.08s
5	Dina Asher-Smith	Great Britain	11.10s
6	Shashalee Forbes	Jamaica	11.20s
7	Boglárka Takács	Hungary	11.26s
8	Rani Rosius	Belgium	11.29s
9	Zaynab Dosso	Italy	11.34s

Heat 2: Results

Position	Athlete	Country	Time
1	Julien Alfred	Saint Lucia	10.84s
2	Sha’Carri Richardson	USA	10.89s
3	Gina Bass	Gambia	11.10s
4	Patrizia Van Der Weken	Luxembourg	11.13s
5	Imani Lansiquot	Great Britain	11.21s
6	Gladymar Torres	Venezuela	11.33s
7	Bree Masters	Australia	11.34s
8	Rosemary Chukwuma	Nigeria	11.39s
9	Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce	Jamaica	DNS

Heat 3: Results

Position	Athlete	Country	Time
1	Tia Clayton	Jamaica	10.89s
2	Daryll Neita	Great Britain	10.97s
3	Twanisha Terry	USA	11.07s
4	Gina Lückenkemper	Germany	11.09s
5	Audrey Leduc	Canada	11.10s
6	Zoe Hobbs	New Zealand	11.13s
7	Delphine Nkansa	Belgium	11.28s
8	Karolina Manasova	Czech Republic	11.35s
9	Leah Bertrand	Trinidad and Tobago	11.37s

Analysis and Expectations for the Final

The semi-finals were a testament to the exceptional speed and competitiveness of the athletes. Julien Alfred emerged as the fastest qualifier with an impressive time of 10.84s, closely followed by Sha’Carri Richardson and Tia Clayton, both clocking 10.89s in their respective heats.

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Notable Performances:

Julien Alfred: With the fastest time of 10.84s, Alfred has set a high standard going into the final.
Sha’Carri Richardson and Tia Clayton: Both athletes showed remarkable speed, finishing their heats with a time of 10.89s.

Contenders to Watch:

Melissa Jefferson and Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith: Both finished their heats strongly and will be serious contenders in the final.
Daryll Neita: With a time of 10.97s, Neita is in excellent form and will be aiming for a podium finish.

The Absence of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce

It was a surprise to see the Jamaican legend DNS (Did Not Start) in her heat. Her absence opens up the field for new stars to shine. Investigations are sure to be underway as to athletes have been barred from entering the warm up track at the usual gate. Both Fraser-Pryce and Richardson were both impacted.

As we move towards the final, the competition is expected to be fierce. The athletes will be giving their all to secure the coveted gold medal. Tune in at 9:20 pm to witness the exhilarating final of the women’s 100m sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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.