Marcell Jacobs Sets Record at Paavo Nurmi Games

Italian Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs showcased strong form by running under 10 seconds twice at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland, winning gold with a time of 9.99s in the heats and 9.92s in the final. This achievement marks his best performance since the Tokyo Games in 2021, securing a spot at the Paris Olympics with a time of 9.92s. Jacobs' victory was followed by Andre De Grasse in third with 10.00s, while Chituru Ali claimed second with a personal best of 9.96s. The athletics competition at the Paris Olympics is scheduled from August 1-11 at the Stade de France. Jacobs' impressive results position him well for the upcoming Games and reflect his dedication to maintaining top form.