Lamont Marcell Jacobs, the reigning champion, clocked an impressive time of 9.92 seconds in his race, narrowly edging out American Kenneth Bednarek. However, despite his strong performance, Jacobs now faces an uncertain wait to see if he will advance to the finals.
The top finishers in each semifinal, along with the next two fastest runners, will secure a spot in the final field of eight. Akani Simbine of South Africa emerged victorious in one of the semifinals, while Letsile Tebogo of Botswana claimed second place, securing their spots in tonight's highly anticipated final.
Jacobs' fate now hangs in the balance as he awaits the results to determine if he will have the opportunity to defend his title in the final race. The competition is fierce, with only the top performers from the semifinals advancing to the ultimate showdown.
