Paris 2024 Olympics: Ajayi, Ashe disappoint in men’s 100m semis

Team Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe failed to make it to the final of the men’s 100m at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games.

The duo were hoping to make a big impression on their maiden appearance at the Olympics.

Ajayi, who came out on top in his heat on Saturday, finished in sixth place with a time of 10.13s in the second semi-final.

South Africa’s Akani Simbine won the race in a time of 9.87s, while Letsile Tebogo of Botswana placed second in a time of 9.91s.

Ashe also finished sixth in his semi-final.

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The race was won by Jamaica’s Oblique Seville in a time of 9.81s, while world champion Noah Lyles finished second in 9.83s.