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Weeks before the 2024 Paris Olympics Africa's fastest woman will race against a Commonwealth Games medalist in a 100m event.
Africa's fastest woman Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith is poised to take on 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist Julian Alfred at the upcoming Diamond League meeting on Friday, July 12 in Monaco.
Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith has had a challenging season so far marked by fierce competition and a nagging leg injury.
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Despite this, she has continued to perform at a high level, clocking 11.05 seconds in the 100m at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, a significant event in the Diamond League series.
The Ivorian resilience was on display again when she secured second place with a time of 11.16 seconds at the Stockholm Diamond League, after which she revealed her struggle with a leg injury.
Ta Lou-Smith, whose personal best stands at an impressive 10.72 seconds, is working closely with her coach to overcome her physical setbacks and return to her peak form.
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On the other side of the track, Julian Alfred enters the race with momentum, having recently set a new national record of 10.78 seconds.
Alfred’s consistent performance and ability to peak at crucial moments have made her a formidable opponent and a sprinter to watch.
The St Lucia's sprinter's recent achievements and personal best which she matched this season highlight her potential to challenge even the most established sprinters.
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The field in Monaco is stacked with talent making the 100m race a must-watch event.
Among the competitors is Dina Asher-Smith of Great Britain, who has a personal best of 10.83 seconds and a season's best of 10.96 seconds.
The British champion is known for her explosive speed and competitive spirit which could see her making a significant impact.
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Also vying for victory will be Tamari Davis from the USA, who has consistently clocked 10.83 seconds this season, matching her personal best.
Davis’s ambition and drive could see her achieving a new personal record in Monaco.
European talents Zaynab Dosso of Italy and Gémima Joseph of France, both clocking personal and season's bests of 11.01 seconds are also set to compete.
Their participation adds depth to the race ensuring a highly competitive atmosphere where every sprinter will be pushing to surpass their limits.
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