Elaine Thompson-Herah, sidelined by injuries and absent from Jamaica’s individual team at the Budapest 23 World Athletics Championships, closed her 2023 season on a high note. She clocked her best time of the year, 10.79 seconds, at the Eugene Diamond League Final – Prefontaine Classic on Saturday (Sept 16).
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She expressed satisfaction with her performance, noting she “executed” well and that it was a “good job to close off” a challenging year. The Olympic sprint double-double champion acknowledged the difficulties of the season, saying, “To close off with a decent time, I’m grateful.” ALSO READ: Shericka Jackson Aims for Double Gold at Prefontaine Classic
With her eyes set on Paris 2024, Thompson-Herah predicted an exciting showdown if she, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Shericka Jackson are at peak form. She even suggested that a time of 10.4 seconds could be within reach. Also Read: Eugene Diamond League Final: Prefontaine Classic 2023 Schedule
Thompson-Herah finishes 3rd at the Eugene Diamond League Final – Prefontaine Classic
| Position | Name | Country | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shericka Jackson | JAM | 10.70 |
| 2 | Marie-Josée Ta Lou | CIV | 10.75 |
| 3 | Elaine Thompson-Herah | JAM | 10.79 |
| 4 | Sha’Carri Richardson | USA | 10.80 |
| 5 | Twanisha Terry | USA | 10.83 |
| 6 | Natasha Morrison | JAM | 10.85 |
| 7 | Dina Asher-Smith | GBR | 10.96 |
| 8 | Imani Lansiquot | GBR | 11.01 |
| 9 | Zoe Hobbs | NZL | 11.18 |