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Fred Kerley, Letsile Tebogo, and Erriyon Knighton are gearing up for a thrilling sprint clash at the Lausanne Diamond League event.
US sprint star Fred Kerley will continue his 2024 Wanda Diamond League campaign in Lausanne on August 22nd, setting the stage for a riveting showdown against Botswanan sensation Letsile Tebogo in the men's 200 meters.
The event promises to be a high-octane race as both athletes bring Olympic-caliber performances to the track.
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09:17 - 17.08.2024
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Kerley, fresh off a bronze medal performance at the Paris Olympics in the 100 meters, has proven he remains one of the fastest men in the world, clocking a season's best of 9.81 seconds.
His consistency and experience are expected to be on full display in Lausanne where he holds a personal best of 19.76 seconds in the 200 meters.
Meanwhile, Tebogo, the reigning Olympic champion in the 200 meters, stormed to victory in Paris with an African record time of 19.46 seconds, marking him as a formidable contender.
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At just 21 years old Tebogo's explosive speed and recent dominance in the event have quickly catapulted him into the spotlight setting expectations high for his upcoming performance.
Adding to the mix is USA's Erriyon Knighton, another top contender with a personal best of 19.49 seconds.
Knighton finished fourth in the 200 meters at the Paris Olympics and has a season best of 19.77 seconds this year.
The Lausanne Diamond League event is not just a test of speed but also a showcase of rising stars and seasoned athletes.
Dominican Republic's Alexander Ogando and Switzerland's local favorites, Timothé Mummenthaler and William Reais are also set to compete.
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11:30 - 11.08.2024
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Ogando, with a personal best of 19.91 seconds, finished fifth in Paris and has shown consistent improvement this season. Mummenthaler and Reais, meanwhile, bring their best season performances, eager to make a mark in front of a home crowd.
Trinidad and Tobago's Jereem Richards and Liberia's Joseph Fahnbulleh are not to be overlooked either.
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17:00 - 14.08.2024
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Richards, with a personal best of 19.80 seconds, and Fahnbulleh, who clocked 19.83 seconds as his personal best both showcased their potential in the Paris finals finishing strong against a tough field.
This race is not only about individual glory but also about setting the stage for future competitions with the 2025 World Championships on the horizon.
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