The LA Grand Prix this weekend will feature Sha'Carri Richardson, Ta Lou, and Aleia Hobbs, three of the top five world leaders in the women's 100m race against each other for the first time this season.
The women's 100m at the LA Grand Prix will have Sha'Carri Richardson, Marie-Josee Ta Lou, and Aleia Hobbs race against each other for the first time this season.
Richardson tops the list as the world leader with 10.76s clocked at the Doha Diamond League. She also has a windy 10.57s earlier in the season at the Miramar Invitational - the third fastest all-conditions time in history.
The US sprints sensation has been in exceptional form this season clocking brilliant times, her most recent at the Kip Keino Classic in Kenya, where she blazed to 22.07s to win the 20m event even though she celebrated about 40m to the finish line.
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Richardson is undefeated in the 100m this year, but to continue her winning streak, she'll face a tough challenge from African Record holder Ta Lou, who has also been in her best career early season shape.
The Ivorian has the No.2 time in the world this year with 10.78s recorded two weeks ago. Ta Lou is also unbeaten in her races this season, and she'll be gunning for another famous win against Richardson.
However, another brilliant runner listed is Hobbs, who had a perfect indoor season with the second-fastest 60m time in indoor history and an American record of 6.94s.
In the 100m, Hobbs has the fifth-fastest time in the world this year of 10.86s clocked last month. She can also spring a famous win to stamp her feet as a worthy competitor in the women's sprint circuit.
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Other athletes listed to complete the stacked lineup are TeeTee Terry, Teahna Daniels, Cambrea Sturgis, Briana Williams, and Morolake Akinosun.