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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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.
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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.
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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.
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