Jackson, Thomas Among Stacked Field for Lausanne Diamond League 200m

Lausanne Diamond League organisers have announced Olympic reigning World champion Shericka Jackson will race Olympic champion Gabby Thomas and Olympic silver medalist Julien Alfred over 200-metres on August 20.

Great Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith will also be in the race after winning another national title.

Meanwhile, fresh off the stare down at the U.S. Championships over the weekend, Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek will be headliners over 100-metres.

The field will also include Olympic silver medallist Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville, and Marcell Jacobs.