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

by Denise N. Fyffe

Everyone at the Paris 2024 Olympics waited and held their breath for the men’s 100m semi-finals, which were a spectacle of speed and power, with standout performances from Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville, who both advanced to the finals with impressive times. The event also saw strong showings from American sprinter Noah Lyles, among other top athletes. Here’s a detailed look at the results from each semi-final race.

Semi-Final 1: August 4 at 8:05 pm

In the first semi-final, Oblique Seville of Jamaica led the pack with a stunning performance, clocking in at 9.81 seconds. Noah Lyles followed closely behind with a time of 9.83 seconds, ensuring his place in the finals. Louie Hinchliffe also made a strong impression, finishing in 9.97 seconds.

Position	Athlete	Performance
1	Oblique Seville	9.81s
2	Noah Lyles	9.83s
3	Louie Hinchliffe	9.97s
4	Emmanuel Eseme	10.00s
5	Shaun Maswanganyi	10.02s
6	Favour Oghene Tejiri Ashe	10.08s
7	Chituru Ali	10.14s
8	Rikkoi Brathwaite	10.15s
9	Benjamin Azamati-Kwaku	10.17s

Semi-Final 2: August 4 at 8:13 pm

The second semi-final saw South Africa’s Akani Simbine take the lead with a time of 9.87 seconds. Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo secured his spot in the finals with a time of 9.91 seconds, while Italy’s Marcell Jacobs finished third at 9.92 seconds.

Position	Athlete	Performance
1	Akani Simbine	9.87s
2	Letsile Tebogo	9.91s
3	Marcell Jacobs	9.92s
4	Kenneth Bednarek	9.93s
5	Ackeem Blake	10.06s
6	Kayinsola Ajayi	10.13s
7	Joshua Hartmann	10.16s
8	Emmanuel Matadi	10.18s
9	Reynaldo R. Espinosa	10.21s

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Semi-Final 3: August 4 at 8:21 pm

The third semi-final was highlighted by Kishane Thompson of Jamaica, who delivered the fastest time of the semi-finals at 9.80 seconds. Fred Kerley of the USA finished second with a time of 9.84 seconds, while Benjamin Richardson of South Africa took third at 9.95 seconds.

Position	Athlete	Performance
1	Kishane Thompson	9.80s
2	Fred Kerley	9.84s
3	Benjamin Richardson	9.95s
4	Abdul Hakim Sani Brown	9.96s
5	Andre De Grasse	9.98s
6	Zharnel Hughes	10.01s
7	Abdul-Rasheed Saminu	10.05s
8	Ferdinand Omanyala	10.08s
9	Puripol Boonson	10.14s

Analysis and Highlights

The semi-finals of the men’s 100m showcased the extraordinary talent and competitive spirit of the athletes. Kishane Thompson’s record-breaking time of 9.80 seconds set the stage for an exciting final. His compatriot, Oblique Seville, also impressed with his swift 9.81 seconds, indicating a strong Jamaican presence in the upcoming race.

Noah Lyles’ solid performance ensures he remains a formidable contender, as he aims to replicate or surpass his semi-final time in the final showdown. The semi-finals also highlighted the international diversity of top sprinters, with notable performances from athletes hailing from various countries, including South Africa, Botswana, and Italy.

As we move towards the finals, all eyes will be on these exceptional sprinters to see who will emerge victorious in what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the men’s 100m event.

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.