Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith Wins Final 100m Heat in Tokyo

Veteran Ivorian sprinter Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith has demonstrated her strong form by winning the final heat of the women's 100m at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships. She clocked an impressive time of 11.05s to secure her place in the next round of the competition.

The race also featured Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who finished second with a time of 11.09s, showcasing her continued presence among the world's elite sprinters.

Rounding out the top three was Liranyi Alonso of the Dominican Republic, who took third place with a time of 11.26s. The result sets the stage for a highly anticipated semi-final as the world's fastest women vie for a spot in the final.