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Ghanaian sprinters, Benjamin Azamati and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu, have both qualified for the semifinals of the men\u2019s 100m at the ongoing Paris Olympics.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Azamati, Ghana\u2019s record holder in the event, finished second in Heat 1, behind Jamaican Kishane Thompson, with a time of 10.08 seconds.\u00a0<\/p>\n

There was some controversy in that heat, as Great Britain\u2019s Jeremiah Azu, was disqualified for a false start.<\/p>\n

Saminu, also came through Heat 7 in third place, with a time of 10.06 seconds, behind Nigeria\u2019s Kayinsola Ajayi and reigning Olympic champion, Marcell Jacobs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is the first time both Azamati and Saminu have reached an Olympic semifinal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The men\u2019s 100m semifinals will take place on Sunday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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