Kishane Thompson showed he remains in great shape as he took the 100m at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday (5 July).
Fresh from becoming the sixth fastest man in history at the Jamaican nationals, Paris 2024 silver medallist Thompson powered clear of his rivals after making a fast start.
The 23-year-old lost his form in the closing metres, but he had plenty in hand as he crossed the line in 9.85 seconds. Zharnel Hughes finished strongly to take second in a season’s best 9.91 ahead of Trayvon Bromell (9.94).
Brandon Hicklin (9.98) also ducked under 10 seconds for fourth place from Ackeem Blake. South African youngster Bayanda Walaza faded late on into sixth place in the Eugene Diamond League athletics meet,
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