Speed thrills in the world of track and field, particularly over short distances. Perhaps it’s a part of our collective memory, witnessing standouts like Usain Bolt and Alyson Felix sparkle across our television screens in our youth.
No matter the cause, one thing is true: few things captivate the masses quite like a 100m sprint, particularly one that takes place during the Olympics. Outcasts become icons. Favorites become frogs. The only factor distinguishing the two is the race’s result. To the victors go the spoils — glitz, glamor, and glory. Those who fall short? Not much more.
There are a handful of standouts slated to take part in the women’s 100m dash, all of whom could compete for a spot on the podium come the conclusion of Olympic competition. Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson, and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce spearhead a fearsome Jamaica squad yearning for another taste of gold. That’s not to mention American supernova Sha’Carri Richardson, whose stunning show of sprinting excellence in her most recent appearance at Hayward Field proved one of the most impressive of the season.
So, who is the fastest woman in the world? Which titan of running has proven themselves to be the most dangerous force across the 100m battleground? Just where does their…
