Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati has qualified for the semi-finals of the 100m race at the Paris Olympics. Azamati, who holds the Ghanaian national record in the 100m with a time of 9.97 seconds, finished second in heat one with a time of 10.08 seconds.
The 25-year-old sprinter, who is making his second successive appearance at the Olympics, finished behind Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson, who won the race with a time of 10.00 seconds. Cuba’s Reynaldo Espinosa took the third and final automatic spot in the heat.
Heat one of the 100m got off to a controversial start after Britain’s Jeremiah Azu was disqualified for a false start. Azu, who was making his Olympic debut, was left devastated after being red-carded and unable to participate in the race.
Azamati, who was born in Akim Oda, Ghana, has been one of the country’s top sprinters in recent years. He won the gold medal in the 100m at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, with a time of 10.05 seconds.
The Ghanaian sprinter has also won numerous national championships and has represented his country at several international competitions, including the World Championships and the African Games.
Azamati’s qualification for the semi-finals of the 100m at the Paris Olympics is a significant achievement for the Ghanaian athlete. He will be seeking to make a spot in the finals when he returns to compete in the semis tomorrow.
To reach the finals, Azamati will need to run faster than his personal best time of 9.97 seconds. The Ghanaian sprinter has been training hard in the lead-up to the Olympics and will be looking to give it his all in the semi-finals.
Azamati’s success at the Olympics has been hailed by Ghanaians back home, who are proud of their athlete’s achievements. The Ghanaian government has also congratulated Azamati on his qualification for the semi-finals.
The semi-finals of the 100m will take place today, with Azamati facing stiff competition from some of the world’s top sprinters. However, the Ghanaian athlete is confident in his abilities and is looking forward to the challenge.
Azamati’s qualification for the semi-finals has also highlighted the growth of athletics in Ghana. The country has invested heavily in sports development programs in recent years, and Azamati’s success is a testament to the success of these initiatives.
The semi-finals of the 100m will be watched by millions of people around the world, and Azamati will be looking to make a name for himself on the global stage.
