Sha'Carri Richardson, Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson, and the top track stars set to kick off their season in April

Sha'Carri Richardson, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Shericka Jackson

Sha'Carri Richardson, Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson, and the top track stars set to kick off their season in April

Funmilayo Fameso 21:38 - 02.04.2024

Here are the top athletes set to make their individual outdoor debuts in April.

The month of April is primed to witness the season's debuts of top track stars such as Sha'Carri Richardson, Elaine Thompson-Herah, and Shericka Jackson as they begin preparations for a successful Olympic year.

Various track athletes will officially make their first appearance of the season at different times this month, especially at the Xiamen and Shanghai Diamond Leagues. With this in mind, here are the top athletes set to make their individual outdoor debuts this year.

Miramar Invitational

After opting not to compete indoors, world's fastest woman Richardson, is scheduled to kick off her Olympic year at the Miramar Invitational on April 6th by competing in the 100m and 200m events.

Sha'Carri Richardson will make her first appearance of the season at the Miramar Invitational

Last year, she made her debut at the same meet, clocking a jaw-dropping, wind-aided 10.57s to announce her comeback.

Xiamen Diamond League

The first Diamond League in Xiamen will be a gathering of stars and a clash of mouthwatering events to anticipate. First is the women's 100m Hurdles, which will feature the world's best in world record holder Tobi Amusan, world indoor record holder Devynne Charlton, Olympic champion Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, and reigning world champion Danielle Williams - all making their outdoor debut in the Chinese city.

Meanwhile, the men's 100m is also an exciting feature as world 60m champion Christian Coleman will begin his journey to a successful title defence against a respectable field that includes former world champion Fred Kerley and Yohan Blake, as well as newly crowned African Games champion Emmanuel Eseme and world indoor finalist Ackeem Blake.

Christian Coleman is the world 60m champion

Richardson is scheduled to race in the 200m, while Faith Kipyegon will have a strong contender in Gudaf Tsegay in the women's 1500m event.

Kip Keino Classic (Kenya)

African Record holder Ferdinand Omanyala will make his outdoor debut on home soil against in-form speedster Letsile Tebogo on April 6th.

© Ferdinand Omanyala and Letsile Tebogo

The two will square it off in the 100m, and it's estimated that the AR of 9.77s held by Omanyala since 2021 may be under threat.

Shanghai Diamond League

World 200m champion Shericka Jackson is scheduled to make her first outdoor appearance in Shanghai on April 27th to set the tone for a successful outdoor Olympic season.

Shericka Jackson is the reigning Diamond League champion in the 100m and 200m

Bermuda USATF Grand Prix

Reigning double Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah attempt at defending her titles in Paris will begin at the Bermuda USATF Grand Prix on April 28th.

Elaine Thompson-Herah will open her season at the Bermuda USATF Grand Prix

She will share the headline with the world's fastest man Noah Lyles, who will be running in his first individual outdoor race of the season.

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