Tokyo—Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia delivered a stellar performance in the Women’s 100 Metres heats at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships on Saturday, blazing through the track with a remarkable 10.93 seconds. The heats saw fierce competition, with the top three from each heat plus the fastest three runners overall securing places in the semi-finals, promising exhilarating action ahead.
Julien Alfred’s explosive start and consistent speed marked her as the athlete to watch, narrowly edging out Great Britain’s Daryll Neita, who posted a season-best 10.94 seconds. Meanwhile, American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden followed closely, clinching third place in 10.99 seconds to book her semi-final berth. Jamaica’s Tina Clayton and Sha’Carri Richardson also qualified, showcasing the depth of talent from traditional sprint powerhouses.
Top qualifiers from the heats:
| Position | Heat | Athlete | Country | Time | Wind | Reaction Time | Qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Julien Alfred | LCA | 10.93 | +0.0 | 0.182 | Q |
| 2 | 1 | Daryll Neita | GBR | 10.94 | +0.5 | 0.170 | QSB |
| 3 | 1 | Melissa Jefferson-Wooden | USA | 10.99 | -0.9 | 0.191 | Q |
| 4 | 1 | Tina Clayton | JAM | 11.01 | -0.4 | 0.188 | Q |
| 5 | 1 | Sha’Carri Richardson | USA | 11.03 | -0.8 | 0.207 | QSB |
| 6 | 2 | Shericka Jackson | JAM | 11.04 | -0.8 | 0.172 | Q |
| 7 | 1 | Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith | CIV | 11.05 | -0.4 | 0.166 | Q |
| 8 | 2 | Twanisha Terry | USA | 11.06 | +0.5 | 0.182 | Q |
| 9 | 2 | Dina Asher-Smith | GBR | 11.07 | -0.4 | 0.175 | Q |
| 10 | 3 | Torrie Lewis | AUS | 11.08 | -0.8 | 0.176 | QNR |
It is an event that saw race officials monitor wind conditions carefully to ensure fair competition, though slight variations occurred among heats. The athletes responded with impressive performances, demonstrating sharp reaction times and sustained speed.
With the semi-finals set, anticipation builds for a high-stakes battle among the world’s fastest women. Meanwhile, athletics enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the next chapter in this classic sprint event as contenders aim for championship glory.
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