Jamaica’s fastest men and women in the 100m, sent clear signals that they will not be denied a place in the final of the events. All top athletes were in fine form, as they claimed their respective places in the finals.
The fastest time of the women’s event was done by the high flying Elaine Thompson, running a blistering 10.85 seconds.
On the men’s side, the fastest time going into the final, was Yohan Bake, at 9.95 seconds.
Semi Finals Women 100m
Semi Final 1
Elaine Thompson 10.85
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce 11.12
Kerron Stewart 11.24
Semi Final 2
Simone Facey 11.04
Veronica Campbell 11.11
Shashalee Forbes 11.17
Semi Final 3
Christania Williams 11.10
Kali Davis- White 11.26
All the women listed above qualified for the final set for 9:00pm
Semi Final Men 100m
Semi Final 1
Usain Bolt 10.04
Senoj Jay Givans 10.05
Jevaughn Minzie 10.07
Semi Final 2
Yohan Blake 9.95
Nickel Ashmeade 10.01
Asafa Powell 10.02
Kemar Bailey-Cole 10.04
Jason Livermore 10.07
All the men listed qualified for the final set for 9:15pm
