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Discover the incredible feats of the world's top five 100m sprinters as they prepare for the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
The world’s fastest humans, champions of speed and stamina, are setting the tracks ablaze as they vie for the ultimate glory in the upcoming Paris Olympics.
These elite sprinters have not only showcased their incredible talents but have also set the stage for an intensely competitive Olympic trials.
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Pulse Sports looks at the top five 100m standings in 2024 highlighting the fastest sprinters who are set to dazzle on the world stage.
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18:19 - 15.06.2024
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1. Ferdinand Omanyala (KEN) - 9.79 seconds
Africa’s swiftest sprinter, Ferdinand Omanyala, confirmed his place at the Paris Olympics with a world-leading time of 9.79 seconds at the Kenyan national trials held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
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This stunning performance, just shy of his personal best, marks his second sub-10-second run of the season, signaling his peak form as the Olympics draw near.
2. Oblique Seville (JAM) - 9.82 seconds
Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville dashed through the Racer Grand Prix to clock the second-fastest 100 meters of the year, finishing in 9.82 seconds.
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Aided by a mild tailwind, Seville shattered his previous personal best, stepping up as a worthy successor to the legendary Usain Bolt under the guidance of coach Glen Mills.
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19:36 - 21.06.2024
African Championships: Ta Lou-Smith, Ofili, and Bass-Bittaye cruise into 100m semifinals with fastest times
Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith, Favour Ofili, and Gina Bass-Bittaye cruised to the 100m semifinals at the African Championships in Cameroon.
3. Noah Lyles (USA) - 9.85 seconds
Noah Lyles, a formidable contender from the United States, has consistently shown his prowess on the global stage.
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His impressive time of 9.85 seconds makes him a serious threat as he looks to leave his mark at the upcoming Olympic Games.
4. Reginfo Montoya (CUB) - 9.90 seconds
Cuban sprinter Shainer Reginfo Montoya made headlines with his record-breaking run of 9.90 seconds at the Carlos Gil Memorial in Salamanca, setting a new national record.
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His remarkable achievement not only secured his spot at the Paris Olympics but also etched June 1, 2024, as a historic date in Cuban athletics.
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13:46 - 21.06.2024
Is Favour Ofili primed for global recognition against Ta Lou-Smith and Gina Bass at the African Championships?
Can Favour Ofili dethrone Ta Lou-Smith and Gina Bass as the queen of African women's sprinting at the African Championships in Cameroon?
5. Christian Miller (USA) - 9.93 seconds
Emerging star Christian Miller has become a sensation in the United States, posting the fastest times for an American under 20 in the 100 meters with times of 9.93 and 9.95 seconds.
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Having just graduated from Creekside High School, Miller's performance at the New Balance Nationals Outdoor highlights his potential to become one of the best sprinters in the world.
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