Paris 2024: Simbine Misses Out on 100m Medal at Olympics, Sets New Record
- Akani Simbine failed to make it to the podium after finishing outside the top three in the Men's 100m final
- The South African sprinter set a new record despite missing out on winning a medal in the finals
- Netizens shared their thoughts after Simbine failed to win a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
South African athlete Akani Simbine narrowly missed out on a podium finish in the Men's 100m final event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
The sprinter was the only South African athlete who made it into the final after Shaun Maswanganyi and Benjamin Richardson failed to qualify from the semi-final rounds.
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Simbine misses out on 100m medal at Paris 2024
According to the South African, Simbine finished fourth in the Men's 100m final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Simbine finished with a time of 9.82s, setting a new South African record for 100m.
The time was bested by American Noah Lyles, who took the gold medal; Jamaican runner Kishane Thompson (9.79s), who took home the silver medal; and Fred Kerley of the United States, who claimed the bronze medal.
Reactions as Simbine missed out on medal in 100m final
WinstonLCC said:
"What a run!! Deserved something out of that performance."
Perfin_Intl wrote:
"Great race Akani. But one has to feel for him. National record but missing out on a medal by 0.01s. Only 0.03s separate 1st and 4th."
geniusloopius reacted:
"So proud of #Simbine. He ran so well. He set a national record. He ran his heart out. Well done."
ndouwhisper responded:
"Unfortunately it wasn't good enough.. He is forever going to be our best African sprinter.. Looking forward to relays.. Go Team South Africa GO!!!"
SheritaO commented:
"So very proud of him! 4th place and a new NR in a field full of superstars is nothing to be scoffed at!"
Thabiso499 shared:
"Let’s give him a gold medal when he comes back because he did won the race."
Blitzboks win Mzansi’s first medal at 2024 Olympics
In a related publication, Briefly News reported that the Blitzboks earned a bronze medal at the rugby sevens tournament on Saturday, 27 July 2024.
The Blitzboks recovered from being down 7-5 in the first half to beat Australia 26-19 and achieve their goal of finishing on the podium.
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