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As the world gears up for the highly anticipated showdown for the fastest man on earth at the Paris Olympics 2024, here are the top 8 fastest 100m runners this season, each bringing their own unique strengths and achievements to the track.

US sprinter Noah Lyle has set the tone before the race as he is currently in the form of his life. He emphatically demonstrated at the 2024 London Diamond League on Saturday, July 20.

Competing in a star-studded field, including last year's World Championships silver and bronze medalists, Botswana's Letsile Tebogo and Britain's Zharnel Hughes, Lyles clocked a personal best of 9.81 seconds. This performance firmly establishes him as a favorite for double gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Season's Best Performers in Men’s 100m Ahead of Paris Olympics 2024

1. Kishane Thompson (Jamaica)
   • Season Best (SB): 9.77 seconds
   • Personal Best (PB): 9.77 seconds

   Kishane Thompson burst onto the track scene this year, capturing the spotlight with a stunning 9.77-second run at the Jamaican Olympic Trials, marking both his season and personal best. Recently, he clocked 9.91 seconds at the Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, making him a formidable contender and a beacon of hope for Jamaican sprint fans.
2. Ferdinand Omanyala (Kenya)
   • SB: 9.79 seconds (National Trials June 2024)
   • PB: 9.77 seconds (2021)

   Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa's fastest man, has his sights set on making history as the first Kenyan to medal in the 100m at the Olympics. This season, Omanyala's standout performance was a 9.79-second run at the National Trials. With only two sub-10-second finishes this season, he aims to peak at the Paris Olympics.
3. Noah Lyles (USA)
   • SB: 9.81 seconds
   • PB: 9.81 seconds

   Noah Lyles' recent performance at the London Diamond League solidified his status as a top contender. Consistently clocking impressive times this season, Lyles' confidence is at an all-time high, making him a strong favorite for a medal in Paris.
4. Oblique Seville (Jamaica)
   • SB: 9.82 seconds
   • PB: 9.82 seconds

   Oblique Seville has been a model of consistency, equaling his personal and season best of 9.82 seconds twice this year, first at the Racers Grand Prix and then at the Jamaican Championships. His steady performances position him as a serious threat in Paris.

5. Christian Coleman (USA)
   • SB: 9.86 seconds (U.S. Olympic Team Trials June 2024)
   • PB: 9.76 seconds (2019)

   Christian Coleman is currently among the top 5 runners for the season and was considered a strong favourite for the gold medal but the sprinter unfortunately missed out on an Olympic spot after failing to make finals at the US Trials.
6. Benjamin Richardson (South Africa)
   • SB: 9.86 seconds
   • PB: 9.86 seconds

   Benjamin Richardson's standout performance of 9.86 seconds at the Résisprint International marked his first sub-10-second run this season. This boost in form could see him challenging for medals in Paris.

7. Akani Simbine (South Africa)
   • SB: 9.86 seconds (London Diamond League)
   • PB: 9.84 seconds (2021)

   Akani Simbine's recent 9.86-second run at the London Diamond League is his best this season, providing a significant confidence boost. With his previous experience, he is poised to be a strong contender in Paris.

8. Kenneth Bednarek (USA)
   • SB: 9.87 seconds
   • PB: 9.87 seconds

   Kenneth Bednarek set his season and personal best of 9.87 seconds at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Despite a +3.0 wind-assisted 9.82-second run in the semis, Bednarek's form has been consistent, making him a strong medal hopeful.