Yohan Blake Advances to 100m Final with the Fastest Time in the Semi Finals

Yohan Blake of Jamaica cruised into the final of the 100 metres at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday 8 April.  

The former World champion comfortably clocked 10.06 seconds the fastest time in semis to qualify for 100m final with will take place on Monday 9 April.

"This is not a good time for me in the season but I want to make it very special for Australia and I came here and I feel good," said Blake, who also was the quickest in the heats with 10.15 seconds.

"There's always a lot more in the tank. I feel good, 10.06, I am feeling comfortable, anything is possible." Blake told reporters after the race.

Men's 100m Final Start List

Lane Name    PB SB

2 Seye OGUNLEWE NGR     10.12 10.20

3 Jason ROGERS SKN    10.01 10.18

4 Kemar HYMAN CAY    9.95 10.10

5 Enoch Olaoluwa ADEGOKE NGR 10.19 10.19

6 Adam GEMILI ENG    9.97 10.08

7 Yohan BLAKE JAM    9.69 9.90

8 Akani SIMBINE RSA     9.89 9.94

9 Henricho BRUINTJIES RSA     9.97 10.06