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Thai Sprinter Puripol Advances to Asian Games 100m Semis with 9.95s
Thailand's Puripol Boonson, 20, clocked a season-best 9.95 seconds to win his heat and advance to the men's 100-meter semifinals at the Asian Games. This mark is close to his personal best.
Thai sprinter Puripol Boonson has advanced to the men's 100-meter semifinals at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, clocking a season-best 9.95 seconds in his heat on Thursday. The 20-year-old athlete demonstrated a strong performance, leading from the start in Heat 1 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium. His time of 9.95 seconds surpassed his previous season best of 9.99 seconds, set during a training stint in the Czech Republic in early August. This mark is also close to his personal best of 9.94 seconds, which he achieved at the 2025 SEA Games held in Thailand late last year. Puripol's progression to the semifinals signifies a positive development for Thai athletics, showcasing the growing talent in the region's sprint events. He will now aim to further improve his performance in the upcoming semifinal races. Source: Khaosod English
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