Top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024

Top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024.

Top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024

Festus Chuma 06:59 - 24.06.2024

Discover the top five women sprinters of 2024, leading with record-breaking speeds and inspiring athletic achievements worldwide.

Every competition in the athletics world brings its own thrill, but nothing quite matches the sheer adrenaline of the 100m sprint.

In 2024, a new lineup of world-leading women sprinters has emerged, setting astonishing times and captivating audiences worldwide.

Pulse Sports looks at the top five women who are currently dominating this high-speed discipline.

The fastest women in 2024: Top 5 100m sprinters leading the world

5. Aleia Hobbs (USA) - 10.88 seconds

Aleia Hobbs clocked 10.88 seconds on April 24 at the Louisiana State University Alumni Gold Meet in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024
Aleia Hobbs is one of top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024

At 27, Hobbs has been a consistent performer on the track, with a career highlighted by a world title last year and an Olympic silver medal from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 2021.

Despite these achievements, she often flies under the radar, but her consistent improvement speaks volumes about her dedication and skill.

4. Melissa Jefferson (USA) - 10.80 seconds

Next on the list is Melissa Jefferson, who sprinted to a personal best of 10.80 seconds at the US Olympic Trials.

Top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024
Melissa Jefferson is one of top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024

This performance not only marked a personal milestone but also shone a spotlight on her as a formidable contender.

The event, held under the lights of Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, showcased her as a critical athlete to watch in the coming seasons.

3. Julian Alfred (Saint Lucia) - 10.78 seconds

Representing Saint Lucia, Julian Alfred dazzled the crowd by setting a new national record and matching Jamaica's National Stadium record with a time of 10.78 seconds.

Top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024
Julian Alfred is one of top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024

Alfred's ability to peak at the right moment has made her one of the most promising sprinters in the circuit, setting her up as a strong contender for future global events.

2. Jacious Sears (USA) - 10.77 seconds

Jacious Sears of the USA takes the second position with a world-leading time of 10.77 seconds achieved at the Percy Beard Track in Gainesville on April 13th.

Top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024
Jacious Sears is one of top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024

Her performance earned her the title of USTAF Athlete of the Week and a spot on the prestigious Bowerman Watchlist.

Sears' ascent in the track and field world is supported by her dedicated coach, whose guidance has been pivotal in her success.

1. Sha'Carri Richardson (USA) - 10.71 seconds

Leading the pack is none other than Sha'Carri Richardson, who stormed to a world-leading time of 10.71 seconds at the US Olympic Trials.

Top 5 world-leading women 100m sprinters in 2024
Sha'Carri Richardson is the world-leading 100m sprinter in 2024

Her performance was not just a personal triumph but a display of dominance over her competitors, including her training partners.

Richardson's vibrant personality and unmatched speed make her a standout athlete, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible on the track.

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