Elaine Thompson-Herah Returns to Europe

Elaine Thompson-Herah returns to Europe to compete in the 100m at the Boris Hanžeković Memorial in Zagreb. The five-time Olympic gold medallist will headline the event on Friday, June 26, with a meeting record of 10.92.

What's at Stake?

Thompson-Herah faces stiff competition from her compatriot Brianna Lyston and Poland's Ewa Swoboda. Lyston ran 10.99 to win at the Continental Tour Gold meeting in Hengelo. Swoboda has already dipped under 11 seconds this season.

The Field

The Boris Hanžeković Memorial features a star-studded lineup, including global champions Cordell Tinch, Devynne Charlton, and Yaroslava Mahuchikh. Tinch seeks back-to-back wins in the 110m hurdles after his victory in Doha. Charlton clocked a national record of 12.37 in Xiamen and 12.38 in Shanghai.

The Competition

Thompson-Herah's rivals in the 100m include Brianna Lyston and Ewa Swoboda. Lyston has been in fine form, winning at the Continental Tour Gold meeting in Hengelo. Swoboda has consistently broken the 11-second barrier this season. The men's shot put will feature Italy's two-time world medallist Leonardo Fabbri. Fabbri threw 22 meters at the Zagreb Fountains.

What Comes Next?

The Boris Hanžeković Memorial is the penultimate Continental Tour Gold event of the year. The season builds towards the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest in September. Thompson-Herah will look to make a statement in Zagreb ahead of the championship. The World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting returns to Zagreb on June 24-26. The event will feature a range of track and field disciplines, including the 100m, 200m, and 110m hurdles.