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Sha’Carri Richardson faces rising threats from famed sprinters as she prepares to defend her 100m world title at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.
As the countdown to the 2025 World Athletics Championships intensifies, all eyes are on reigning 100m world champion Sha’Carri Richardson.
The American sprint queen, known for her explosive speed and fierce personality, is gearing up to defend her title, but warning signs are already flashing.
Pulse Sports takes a look at trio of elite sprinter who have opened their seasons with statement performances, each posing a unique and serious threat to Richardson’s dominance.
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3. Shericka Jackson
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She recently clocked a resilient 22.79 s in the 200 m at the Diamond League in late April, finishing behind Anavia Battle.
With bests of 10.65 s in the 100 m and 21.41 s in the 200m, the second-fastest all time, Jackson remains a menace in the sprints.
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2. Melissa Jefferson
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Melissa Jefferson just notched dual victories in the inaugural Grand Slam Track events, taking home both 100 m and 200 m wins in Kingston and Miami, then smashing a 10.73 s personal best in Philadelphia on May 31, vaulting her into the U.S. all‑time top‑ten.
The Paris 2024 bronze medalist with a relay gold poses a real threa to he teammate Sha'Carri Richardson.
1. Julien Alfred
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The 2024 Olympic 100 m gold and 200 m silver medalist kicked off her 2025 season with a bang, running 36.05 s to defeat Jackson over 300 m at the Miramar Invitational, setting a new Saint Lucian record.
The Indoor record holder at 60 m (6.98 s), Jackson is perhaps Richardson's most formidable opponnent.
Sha’Carri Richardson’s journey to World Championship gold will require her to outgun not just one challenger, but three distinctly dangerous contenders, each war‑ready in their own right.
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