World champions Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman will headline the 100m event at the upcoming Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon. Richardson, who won the 100m gold at last year’s World Championships with a PB of 10.65, will face tough competition from the likes of Julien Alfred and Marie-Josee Ta Lou. On the men’s side, Coleman, the reigning Diamond Trophy winner in the 100m, will be up against top sprinters like Ferdinand Omanyala and Ackeem Blake.
In addition to the 100m lineup, the men’s 200m event at the Prefontaine Classic promises to be exciting with talents like Erriyon Knighton, Letsile Tebogo, and Kenny Bednarek set to compete. Knighton, the silver medalist at the last World Championships, has a lifetime best of 19.49 and is a rising star in the sport. Tebogo, the young Botswana sprinter, has already achieved remarkable success at the U20 level and is a strong contender in the event. Bednarek, an Olympic and world silver medalist, is known for his versatility having broken impressive times in the 100m, 200m, and 400m events. The men’s 200m race is sure to be a thrilling showdown between these talented athletes.