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The stage is set, the countdown has begun, and the track world is buzzing with anticipation. The 2025 Prefontaine Classic is just around the corner, and all eyes are locked on one of the most electrifying events in the sport — the women’s 100 meters.
Year after year, this sprint showdown never fails to deliver fireworks, but 2025 might be on another level entirely. With a lineup bursting at the seams with talent, speed, and fierce national pride, the race promises not just thrilling performances but potential history in the making. So the big question on everyone’s mind is: Who are you backing to take the crown?
Sha’Carri Richardson: Team USA’s Fierce Front-runner 🇺🇸
Sha’Carri Richardson has become more than just a sprint sensation — she’s a cultural icon and a walking highlight reel. With her signature flair, unapologetic confidence, and blazing fast starts, Richardson is entering this year’s Prefontaine Classic with serious momentum. Her performance in 2024 solidified her position among the world’s best, and she’ll be hungry to remind everyone why she’s still the queen of American sprinting.
But Sha’Carri won’t have an easy path to victory — not with the field of challengers lining up beside her.
Julien Alfred: St. Lucia’s Silent Storm 🌩️
If there’s one sprinter who’s been quietly climbing the ranks with unmatched consistency, it’s Julien Alfred. Representing St. Lucia, Alfred has steadily improved her times, showing she’s not just here to compete — she’s here to win. Her explosive starts and efficient drive phase make her a legitimate threat to the podium, and a win at the Prefontaine Classic could cement her legacy as a global sprint force.
Melissa Jefferson & Twanisha Terry: The USA’s Dynamic Duo 🔥
Team USA isn’t just banking on Sha’Carri. Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry bring depth, experience, and firepower to the American lineup. Jefferson, the former NCAA champion, has proven she can rise to big occasions, while Terry continues to shine in relay and individual events alike. Both are more than capable of pulling off an upset and keeping the title on home soil.
Tia & Tina Clayton: Jamaican Sprint Royalty 🇯🇲👑
Whenever there’s a sprint race, you can count on Jamaica bringing the heat. Twin sisters Tia and Tina Clayton have been tearing up the track since their junior days and now, in their senior careers, they’re gunning for the top. With a rich Jamaican sprint legacy behind them and their own individual fire, they’ll be major contenders in Eugene.
Dina Asher-Smith: Britain’s Veteran Contender 🇬🇧
Never count out Dina Asher-Smith. The British record-holder has battled injuries in recent seasons, but she remains one of the most technically gifted sprinters in the world. If she’s in top form, she could very well spoil the party for the Americans and Jamaicans.
The Verdict?
With this stacked lineup, there’s no clear-cut favorite — just a field full of sprint queens ready to clash. Will it be Sha’Carri’s time to shine again? Can Julien Alfred or Melissa Jefferson seize the spotlight? Or will the Jamaican duo make Eugene feel like Kingston?
Let us know: Who are YOU backing to win the women’s 100m at the 2025 Prefontaine Classic? 🏁💥