The penultimate event of the Diamond League in Zurich today, September 5th will feature a showdown, the two fastest women in the world promise an intense race.
Julien Alfred and Sha’Carri Richardson will face off in a highly anticipated 100m rematch at the 2024 Zurich Diamond League. This marks their first encounter since the Paris Olympics.
Richardson entered the Paris Games as the season’s top contender, boasting a world-leading 10.71 seconds. However, Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred stunned the world by winning gold with a time of 10.72 seconds in her Olympic debut, defeating Richardson.
Alfred, the first Saint Lucian to capture Olympic Gold, has rapidly ascended in the world of athletics. Known for her explosive starts and powerful finishes, Alfred is celebrated in Saint Lucia and admired globally.
Now, sport offers a chance for redemption. On Thursday, September 5, the Zurich Diamond League will bring together the two best sprinters of the moment. Richardson will have the opportunity to avenge her Paris loss by facing Alfred once again.
Julien versus Sha’Carri – this is the most awaited duel of the year.
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