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Azamati, Saminu advance to men’s 100m semifinals in Paris 2024 Olympics

Ghanaian sprinters Benjamin Azamati and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu have both secured spots in the semifinals of the men’s 100m at the ongoing Paris Olympics.

Azamati, who holds Ghana’s national record for the 100m, clocked in at 10.08 seconds to finish second in Heat 1, just behind Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson.

The heat was not without drama, as Great Britain’s Jeremiah Azu faced disqualification for a false start.

Meanwhile, Saminu advanced from Heat 7, crossing the finish line in third place with a time of 10.06 seconds. He was bested only by Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi and the reigning Olympic champion, Marcell Jacobs.

For both Azamati and Saminu, this marks their first appearance in an Olympic semifinal.

The men’s 100m semifinals are scheduled for Sunday evening.

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