Preview of the Women's 100 Metres at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest

Excitement is at its peak for the women's 100-metre races at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships to be held in Budapest. World-famous athletes such as Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Julien Alfred, Tina Clayton, and Sha'Carri Richardson will take to the track for medals at the championship.

Race Schedule and Program

The women's 100-metre semi-final races at the championship organized in Budapest will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 19:04.

On the same evening at 20:38, the grand final will be run and the winner of the race will be determined.

Prominent World Leaders

World champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Olympic champion Julien Alfred share the world lead with times of 10.70 seconds achieved in their races in Zurich.

These two athletes are considered among the top favorites for the championship title at the Budapest event.

Tokyo and Zurich Rivalry

While Jefferson-Wooden drew attention with her 10.61-second mark at last year's championship in Tokyo, she produced a breathtaking race against Alfred in Zurich.

In the recent race in Zurich, Julien Alfred managed to edge past her rival by a narrow margin with a world-leading time, breaking the Saint Lucia record.

Tina Clayton's Ascent

Jamaican sprinter Tina Clayton comes to Budapest having claimed the Diamond League champion title with a time of 10.93 seconds at the final in Brussels.

Following her world silver medal won in Tokyo, Clayton is aiming for the top step of the podium at this event as well.

Sha'Carri Richardson and Other Favorites

Sha'Carri Richardson returns to the track where she achieved world championship glory in 2023, this time with a season's best time of 10.77 seconds.

Alongside European champion British athlete Amy Hunt, many ambitious names from Canada, Jamaica, and other countries will also take part in the championship battle.