Paris Summer Olympics 2024: Blake, Thompson and Seville make the Men’s 100m Semi-Finals

by Denise N. Fyffe

The preliminary rounds of the men’s 100m sprint at the Paris 2024 Olympics have concluded, and the stage is set for the semi-finals. The world’s fastest men put on a show of speed and athleticism, and the competition was fierce. As we look ahead to the semi-finals, let’s take a closer look at who made it through and how they performed in the preliminary heats.

Semi-Finalists and Their Preliminary Performances

Here are the athletes who advanced to the semi-finals, along with their performances in the preliminary heats:

Heat	Position	Athlete	Time
1	1	Kishane Thompson	10.00
	2	Benjamin Azamati-Kwaku	10.08
	3	Reynaldo R. Espinosa	10.11
2	1	Ferdinand Omanyala	10.08
	2	Chituru Ali	10.12
	3	Joshua Hartmann	10.16
3	1	Louie Hinchliffe	9.98
	2	Noah Lyles	10.04
	3	Shaun Maswanganyi	10.06
4	1	Oblique Seville	9.99
	2	Abdul Hakim Sani Brown	10.02
	3	Puripol Boonson	10.13
5	1	Kayinsola Ajayi	10.02
	2	Marcell Jacobs	10.05
	3	Abdul-Rasheed Saminu	10.06
6	1	Akani Simbine	10.03
	2	Ackeem Blake	10.06
	3	Rikkoi Brathwaite	10.13
7	1	Kenneth Bednarek	9.97
	2	Emmanuel Eseme	9.98
	3	Andre De Grasse	10.07
8	1	Fred Kerley	9.97
	2	Letsile Tebogo	10.01
	3	Zharnel Hughes	10.03

Analysis and Expectations for the Semi-Finals

The preliminary rounds were highly competitive, with several athletes clocking impressive times. Kenneth Bednarek, Fred Kerley, Louie Hinchliffe, and Oblique Seville all dipped below the 10-second mark, setting the stage for what promises to be an exhilarating semi-final.

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Notable Performances:

Kenneth Bednarek and Fred Kerley both delivered standout performances, each clocking in at 9.97 seconds, making them the joint fastest qualifiers.
Louie Hinchliffe was not far behind, finishing his heat in 9.98 seconds.
Oblique Seville and Emmanuel Eseme also impressed, with times of 9.99 seconds and 9.98 seconds, respectively.

Rising Stars and Veterans:

The semi-finals will feature a mix of rising stars and seasoned veterans. Noah Lyles, a well-known figure in the sprinting world, secured his place with a time of 10.04 seconds.
Andre De Grasse, a consistent performer on the international stage, advanced with a time of 10.07 seconds.

Close Contenders:

Several athletes who clocked times just over 10 seconds, such as Letsile Tebogo (10.01s) and Abdul Hakim Sani Brown (10.02s), are within striking distance of a final spot.

As we look forward to the semi-finals tomorrow, August 4, at 8:00 pm, the competition promises to be intense. The athletes will be pushing their limits, aiming not only for a place in the finals but also for a chance to make history. The final, scheduled for 9:50 pm, will be the ultimate test of speed and endurance.

List for the semi-finals heats:

Heat	Position	Athlete	Country	Time
1	1	Favour Oghene Tejiri Ashe	Nigeria	–
1	2	Rikkoi Brathwaite	British Virgin Islands	–
1	3	Benjamin Azamati-Kwaku	Ghana	10.08
1	4	Noah Lyles	USA	10.04
1	5	Louie Hinchliffe	Australia	9.98
1	6	Oblique Seville	Jamaica	9.99
1	7	Emmanuel Eseme	Cameroon	9.98
1	8	Chituru Ali	Australia	10.12
1	9	Shaun Maswanganyi	South Africa	10.06
2	1	Reynaldo R. Espinosa	Cuba	10.11
2	2	Emmanuel Matadi	Liberia	–
2	3	Ackeem Blake	Jamaica	10.06
2	4	Letsile Tebogo	Botswana	10.01
2	5	Akani Simbine	South Africa	10.03
2	6	Kayinsola Ajayi	Nigeria	10.02
2	7	Kenneth Bednarek	USA	9.97
2	8	Marcell Jacobs	Italy	10.05
2	9	Joshua Hartmann	Germany	10.16
3	1	Puripol Boonson	Thailand	10.13
3	2	Andre De Grasse	Canada	10.07
3	3	Zharnel Hughes	Great Britain	10.03
3	4	Fred Kerley	USA	9.97
3	5	Ferdinand Omanyala	Kenya	10.08
3	6	Benjamin Richardson	South Africa	10.06
3	7	Abdul-Rasheed Saminu	Nigeria	10.06
3	8	Abdul Hakim Sani Brown	Japan	10.02
3	9	Kishane Thompson	Jamaica	10.00

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.