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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 03: Sha’carri Richardson of the United States looks on during the women’s 200m of the Wanda Diamond League Memorial Van Damme at King Baudouin Stadium on September 3, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Jorge Luis Alvarez Pupo/Getty Images)

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – SEPTEMBER 03: Sha’carri Richardson of the United States looks on during the women’s 200m of the Wanda Diamond League Memorial Van Damme at King Baudouin Stadium on September 3, 2021 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Jorge Luis Alvarez Pupo/Getty Images)
Doha, Qatar, will play host to the 2023 Diamond League on Friday. This yearly, single-day competition is highly anticipated by many in the track and field community. Fans look forward to the yearly tournament because of the variety of activities (there are more than 10). The women’s 100-meter dash will be Friday’s main attraction. It would be the most exciting competition to watch since it would have the best athletes in the world going head-to-head. Among them are the United States’ Sha’Carri Richardson, Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, and many more like them.
Given that the Diamond League is widely discussed, Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, TeeTee Terry, and Dina Asher-Smith all garnered a lot of votes in a Twitter poll that went viral recently. Many people in the track and field community read the post and shared their thoughts on the upcoming competition in the comments section.
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Why the event is so anticipated?
Since Olympic medalists and world champions in the 100-meter dash will be competing, the annual event deserves all the attention it receives. Fans expect a fierce contest between these great athletes. There are five American athletes who are among the world’s top and who, based on their past performances, have excellent odds of winning the tournament. Shericka Jackson of Jamaica and Dina Asher-Smith of the United Kingdom are also 200-meter sprint world champions who would be participating in the 100-meter sprint.
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Sha’Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson, TeeTee Terry, Abby Steiner, and Teahna Daniels are the five American athletes taking part. The five competitors have solid track and field backgrounds and a decent shot at helping the United States win at least one medal.

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EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 21: Sha’Carri Richardson reacts after finishing last in the 100m race during the Wanda Diamond League Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on August 21, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
Huge discussion among fans to choose between Sha’Carri Richardson and others
Because there were only four choices, the Twitter poll was very popular. A number of fans made a huge deal out of the fact that just four athletes—Sha’Carri Richardson, TeeTee Terry, Shericka Jackson, and Dina Asher-Smith—were included in the post.
Who's winning the women's 100m at the Doha Diamond League tomorrow?
— oluwadare (@Track_Gazette) May 4, 2023
Fans have high hopes for the American athletes; however, there are concerns that this British athlete, who is a 200-meter world champion, might win too.
Tbh I see Jackson winning this race I also believe sha’carri will be right there the entire time but someone who could definitely pull an upset is Asher smith
— The name is jake (@Yothenameisjake) May 4, 2023
A lot of comments also mentioned how the track would be challenging for every single athlete performing.
I would vote for Dina. These home cooking tracks with none certifications can’t be trusted for integrity. It should be a good test for all.
— MJ Harris, aka GuardTop (@GuardTop1) May 4, 2023
Apart from all the American fans cheering for their athletes, here’s a unique comment pointing out the Jamaican 200-meter world champion.
Y'all are sleeping… Go watch Shericka's last race… This is her easiest line up ever…
— Max (@WehYuSeh) May 4, 2023
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The confidence in American athletes among fans is on a whole other level.
One of the American women will win not sure which one
— Ucef Lucas (@braceyaself__) May 4, 2023
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The track and field community’s excitement is well-deserved; this is one of the most anticipated events of the year. A fierce rivalry among the world’s best would be exciting to see.
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