Richardson, Alfred and Jefferson Set for Thrilling 100m Rematch

Julien Alfred defeated Sha'Carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson to clinch Olympic 100m gold in Paris

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Julien Alfred defeated Sha'Carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson to clinch Olympic 100m gold in Paris.

Richardson, Alfred and Jefferson Set for Thrilling 100m Rematch

Stephen Awino 10:29 - 16.06.2025

Tha Paris Olympic podium finishers of Julien Alfred, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Melissa Jefferson are set for a thrillling rematch.

Nearly ten months after Julien Alfred's stunning 10.72-second victory in the women's 100m final at the Paris Olympics, a highly anticipated rematch is on the horizon.

Alfred, the 24-year-old Saint Lucian sprinter, will face off against Sha'Carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, the silver and bronze medalists from that memorable night in Paris, at the Nike Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon on July 5.

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Trio Showdon Since Olympics

Sha'Carri Richardson vs Julien Alfred
Melissa Jefferson won 100m bronze medal behind Sha'Carri Richardson and Julien Alfred at the Paris Olympic Games

Since their Olympic showdown, the trio haven't competed together.

Alfred and Richardson have raced twice, splitting the wins as Alfred holds a 4-3 head-to-head advantage over Richardson and a commanding 5-0 lead over Jefferson-Wooden, although they haven't met since the Olympics.

Alfred confirmed her participation in the Prefontaine Classic after her recent victory in Stockholm, where she broke the 31-year-old meet record with a time of 10.75 seconds.

Richardson had announced her participation earlier this year, and Jefferson-Wooden, fresh off a win in Philadelphia, recently joined the lineup, setting the stage for a rematch of the Olympic podium.

The competition is expected to be fierce, with Jefferson-Wooden currently holding the world lead at 10.73 seconds.

Alfred's recent performance in Stockholm demonstrates her excellent form, while Richardson will be looking to regain her peak performance after a slower time of 11.47 seconds in May.

Richardson Eying Redemption on Familiar Ground

Sha'Carri Richardson
Sha'Carri Richardson won the 2023 world 100m world title in Budapest

The Prefontaine Classic holds significance for both Richardson and Alfred as they previously raced at the event in 2024, with Richardson taking the victory.

Richardson has a history of strong performances at Hayward Field, including a fourth-place finish in 2023 and a memorable, albeit disappointing, return to competition in 2021.

The Prefontaine Classic has been a witness to Richardson's journey, marked by both triumphs and setbacks.

This year's event could provide the platform for a powerful statement as she faces off against Alfred and Jefferson-Wooden in what promises to be a thrilling race.