- African sprint champion Ferdinand Omanyala’s hopes for the 2024 Paris Olympics were dashed as he finished eighth in the 100m semi-finals with a time of 10.08 seconds
- The race was dominated by Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who set the fastest qualifying time of 9.80 seconds, while USA’s Fred Kerley and other top sprinters also advanced to the finals
- Despite a strong performance in previous rounds, Omanyala fell short of reaching the final race and missed out on a chance for a medal
African sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala’s quest for Olympic glory ended in disappointment as he failed to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics 100m final.
Omanyala, who clocked 10.08 seconds at Stade de France, finished eighth in his semi-final heat, falling short of the medal bracket.
The race was won by Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who delivered an impressive 9.80 seconds, securing his spot as the fastest qualifier for the finals. USA’s Fred Kerley also advanced, finishing second with a time of 9.84 seconds.
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Other finalists include South Africa’s Akani Simbine, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo, and Jamaica’s Seville Oblique.
In a dramatic semi-final, Noah Lyles of the US, who has claimed to be the heir to Usain Bolt’s sprinting legacy, struggled with another slow start, running 9.83 seconds to finish second behind Oblique, who posted 9.81 seconds.
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The reigning Tokyo 100m champion, Italy’s Marcell Jacobs, also secured a place in the final.
The absence of an American 100m winner since Justin Gatlin’s 2004 Athens victory continues, with the US team still reeling from Julien Alfred’s surprise victory over Sha’Carri Richardson in the women’s 100m final.
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Lyles will need to significantly improve his performance from the heats and semi-finals to contend for a medal.
