Jacobs versus Kerley in Florence on June 2

End of talk. The speed challenge comes out of Instagram and occupies a precise date: June 2, at the Golden Gala, hosted by Florence Jacobs runs against Kerley and against Bromell and probably also Ceccarelli in 100 meters of luxury which finally lead to the first real confrontation between the Olympic champion and the world champion.

The two said anything to each other. First friends with a taste for provocation, then opponents pleased at the idea of ​​teasing each other and lately rivals who are a bit angry, even in favor of show, of course, all waiting for a head-to-head match that is good for athletics. They have raised interest and interest. They made hype, whipped up the cream, made trash talk, put a bit of wickedness back into the sport converted to do-gooders and they did well.

Usain Bolt and Michael Johnson have commented on the challenge and also speculated that the public would have to wait for the World Cup in Budapest in August to see it. But no, it happens shortly in Italy, in the stage of the Diamond League dedicated to Mennea who has decided to spend money to have the most awaited and heartfelt confrontation.

Fred Kerley, silver behind blue at the Tokyo Games, a month ago shrugged in front of Jacobs’ indoor season and dismissed him as follows: “Not a big dog”, not a big shot. He was live streaming, connected with Justin Gatlin who also raised his cup of coffee in applause for courage. From then on, blows and social responses, lions and boxing and sneers. Now he runs and not alone. It will be 100 intense meters.

Kerley has already run the 200 meters in Doha in 19″92, Jacobs will probably make his debut shortly before the Golden Gala on a date yet to be confirmed. Both will be at the start in Florence. It is assumed after new and frequent distance exchanges.