Sprinter Ewa Swoboda secured a crucial spot in the European Athletics Championships 100-meter final, clocking 11.04 seconds in her semifinal heat, according to Sport.pl.
Semifinal Heat Breakdown and Qualifying Athletes
The semifinal sessions unfolded during the evening program at the championships. In the first semifinal heat, Poland’s Kryscina Cimanouska finished eighth with a time of 11.44 seconds, according to Sport.pl reports. Cimanouska had previously advanced through a tight quarterfinal where she placed fourth with an 11.30 s mark.
Amy Hunt set the pace in the opening heats by running a 10.99 s time, while Patrizia van der Weken clocked 11.08 s. The second semifinal heat featured Geraldine di Tizio-Frey winning in 11.02 s and Zaynab Dosso following with 11.11 s, as noted by Sport.pl. Dina Asher-Smith and Imani Lansiquot secured third-place finishes in their respective initial heats with times of 11.10 s and 11.16 s.
Ewa Swoboda’s Charge in the Third Semifinal
Swoboda took to the track at 21:26 for the third semifinal heat, delivering a fast start that propelled her to a first-place finish of 11.04 s, according to Sport.pl. Initial scoreboard confusion displayed Swoboda tied with Belgium’s Delphine Nkansa at 11.10 s before official timing corrections placed Nkansa second in the heat at 11.09 s. Hungary’s Boglarka Takacs claimed third in the race with an 11.13 s effort.
Did you know? Boglarka Takacs missed the final qualification cutoff by a razor-thin margin of 0.01 seconds, despite recording her fastest time of the season at 11.13 seconds, according to Sport.pl data.
Finalists for the European Championship 100-Meter Race
Qualification rules advanced the top two athletes from each heat alongside the two next-fastest competitors. Dina Asher-Smith and Salome Kora secured the time-based spots to round out the starting list, according to Sport.pl.
- Amy Hunt – 10.99 s (Sport.pl)
- Geraldine di Tizio-Frey – 11.02 s (Sport.pl)
- Ewa Swoboda – 11.04 s (Sport.pl)
- Patrizia van der Weken – 11.08 s (Sport.pl)
- Delphine Nkansa – 11.09 s (Sport.pl)
- Dina Asher-Smith – 11.10 s (Sport.pl)
- Zaynab Dosso – 11.11 s (Sport.pl)
- Salome Kora – 11.12 s (Sport.pl)
The medal events conclude Monday’s competition schedule with the women’s 100-meter final set for 22:50, with live coverage provided via Sport.pl and the Sport.pl LIVE mobile application.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did Ewa Swoboda run in the semifinals?
According to Sport.pl, Ewa Swoboda crossed the finish line in 11.04 seconds to win her semifinal heat.
Who qualified for the 100-meter final?
The eight finalists include Amy Hunt, Geraldine di Tizio-Frey, Ewa Swoboda, Patrizia van der Weken, Delphine Nkansa, Dina Asher-Smith, Zaynab Dosso, and Salome Kora, as reported by Sport.pl.
When is the final race scheduled?
The 100-meter final takes place at 22:50 on Monday, closing out the evening session at the European Athletics Championships.
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