During the 110-meter semifinal heat at the Stade de France, French athlete Sasha Zhoya captured the hearts of the crowd as he led for a significant portion of the race. The atmosphere was electric as spectators cheered him on, but in a dramatic turn of events, Jamaican Rasheed Broadbell and American Freddie Crittenden surged ahead in the final sprint.
Broadbell crossed the finish line first with a time of 13.21 seconds, closely followed by Crittenden at 13.23 seconds. Their impressive performances secured their spots in the final round of the competition.
Despite his valiant effort, Zhoya finished with a time of 13.34 seconds, falling short of qualifying for the finals. The disappointment was palpable as the French athlete's hopes of advancing in the competition were dashed.
