Jamaica’s Ackeem Blake delivered one of the best performances of the 2024 Diamond League final night in Brussels, storming to victory in the men’s 100m in 9.93 seconds.
In a field that included heavyweights like Olympic bronze medalist Fred Kerley, Christian Coleman, and Akani Simbine, Blake was the only sprinter to dip below 10 seconds. Coleman finished second in 10.00, while Kerley was third in 10.01.
Blake, still riding high after a breakout season, admitted that he was surprised by his victory.
“For me, it was a surprise to win here today. It was a very competitive field, and this was my first Diamond League final. It really means a lot,” Blake said.
“I’ve been working very hard this season, and I know this is just the beginning. There’s much more to come in the next few years.”
Source: SM