Elaine Thompson-Herah will line up against Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred in Tuesday’s women’s 100m at the Gyulai István Memorial in Budapest.

Who’s in the 100m showdown?

Thompson-Herah, the two-time Olympic double sprint champion, is one of four Jamaicans entered in the women’s 100m. She arrives fresh off a season-best 10.91-second run in Croatia. Olympic champion Alfred, who clocked 21.51s for 200m in Monaco last weekend, is the pre-event favourite despite only two 100m races this season.

Also in the field are Jamaican teammates Tina Clayton, Jonielle Smith and Brianna Lyston. Clayton owns the fastest time among the quartet at 10.85s, while Smith ran a lifetime best 10.89s at the Prefontaine Classic.

Why this race matters for Elaine Thompson-Herah

The Budapest meet is the final Gold-level fixture of the season, giving Thompson-Herah a chance to test her form against the world’s best ahead of the World Championships. A strong showing here would reinforce her status as the sprint queen before the summer’s marquee events.

Alfred’s 21.51s in Monaco is the third-fastest 200m by a woman ever, so a head-to-head over 100m will show whether Thompson-Herah can still dictate pace on the straight.

The wider Jamaican squad in Budapest

Over 20 Jamaicans are in Budapest, including national champions across sprints and jumps. On the men’s side, Ackeem Blake, Nishion Ebanks and Rohan Watson face a tough field in the 100m, while Gary Card leads the 200m trio.

Nickisha Pryce and Krystal Sloley will run the women’s 200m against Gabby Thomas, who lost to Alfred last weekend. Kerrica Hill takes on world leader Masai Russell in the 100m hurdles, while Rushell Clayton starts favourite in the 400m hurdles.

What comes next after Budapest?

The Gyulai István Memorial on 15 July 2026 serves as the last major tune-up before the World Championships. Thompson-Herah’s season-best 10.91s in Croatia shows she’s sharp, but Alfred’s Monaco form makes this a must-watch race.

Budapest’s National Athletics Centre will host the final Gold-level meet of the season, with every heat packed with medal contenders. The results here could shake up the rankings ahead of the summer’s biggest stages.