Blaskowski edges Kopeć by 0.18 sec in 100m semi-final at Skolimowski Memorial

American sprinter of Polish descent Sam Blaskowski faced off against Dominik Kopeć — who finished fifth at the European Championships in Birmingham — in the 100m semi-final at the Kamila Skolimowski Memorial in Chorzów. Blaskowski won by 0.18 seconds. Blaskowski has declared his wish to compete for Poland, and his potential switch is seen as a boost for Polish sprinting at European level.