A unique record has been set at the men’s and women’s races during Olympics 2024. 12 players in the men’s semi-finals have clocked less than 10 seconds, while Julien Alfred has claimed the honour of being the fastest athlete in the women’s race.
Four players could not make it to the finals despite their timing being less than 10 seconds.
It is the first time in Olympic history that an athlete has missed the final race despite reaching the final point in under 10 seconds.
South Africa’s Benjamin Richardson clocked 9.95 seconds, Japan’s Abdul Hakim Sani Brown 9.96 seconds, British Louie Hinchliffe and Canada’s Andre de Grasse are out of the final despite clocking 9.98 seconds.
On the other hand, Julian Alfred of St. Lucia, a Caribbean island nation, became the world’s fastest female athlete by winning the women’s 100-meter race. She completed the 100-meter race in 10.72 seconds.
The United States is currently in the lead with 19 gold, 26 silver, and 26 bronze medals. China also won 19 gold, 15 silver, and 11 bronze medals. France is in third with 12 gold, 14 silver, and 18 bronze medals.
