Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to Star at 2025 Track World Championships

For the next 10 days, the top track and field athletes will compete at the Japan National Stadium for the World Championships. Athletes like Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Dalilah Muhammad will bid farewell, while rising stars like Masai Russell and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden will continue to make their mark.

Fans can follow the action through live results on the World Athletics website. A guide highlights the most exciting storylines for the 20th World Athletics Outdoor Track and Field Championships.

Fraser-Pryce, a track legend, announced her retirement this season. She will run her final 100-meter dash on September 14. With three Olympic titles and 10 world championship titles, she remains a strong contender despite being ranked 14th globally this year.

The women's 100-meter dash showdown between Julien Alfred and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is highly anticipated. Both athletes have had impressive seasons and are expected to dominate the event.

Other contenders like Tina Clayton from Jamaica and Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith are also poised to challenge for medals in the women's 100-meter dash. Athletes like Sha'carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson will also strive for success.

In the men's events, Noah Lyles aims to defend his titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. He faces tough competition from athletes like Kishane Thompson and Oblique Seville from Jamaica.

The women's 100-meter hurdles will see fierce competition, with Masai Russell and Grace Stark leading the pack. Jamaica's Ackera Nugent and world record holder Tobi Amusan are also expected to perform well.

Dalilah Muhammad, a two-time Olympic champion, will retire after this season. She will compete in the 400-meter hurdles against top contenders like Femke Bol and Salwa Eid-Naser.

The World Athletics Outdoor Championships will continue until September 21st.