Wayde van Niekerk (C), Akani Simbine (L) and Tia Jones (R) were some of top performers at Atlanta City Games. PHOTO: Getty Images

Atlanta City Games 2025 Results: Wayde van Niekerk edged by Zharnel Hughes, Akani Simbine stays unbeaten in 100m, Tia Jones wins 100mH

Modified May 17, 2025 22:16 GMT

The 2025 Atlanta City Games saw professional athletes having a remarkable campaign at the Piedmont Park, taking place on May 17. The event featured track events such as 100m, 150m, 110/100m hurdles, 200m, while also included two field events for the pros in the pole vault and long jump categories.

Akani Simbine once again displayed his brilliance as he continued his 100m winning streak, with a wind-assisted (2.3 m/s) 9.86s run. This followed his strong performances at the Shanghai and Xiamen Diamond League meets and the Botswana Grand Prix.

In the men's 200m, South African star sprinter Wayde van Niekerk was edged out by Great Britain's Zharnel Hughes, who won the race with a swift 19.55s run (2.2 m/s). He finished ahead of Jereem Richards, who clocked 19.63s. The South African placed third with a time of 20.03s at the Atlanta City Games.

The star-studded women's 100m hurdles saw Tia Jones claim the top spot with a 12.36s run. The USA secured a 1-2-3 finish, with Grace Stark and Keni Harrison recording times of 12.39s and 12.44s, respectively. The race also featured Nadine Visser, Tobi Amusan, and Ackera Nugent, who finished fourth through sixth.

With this, let's look at the complete results of the pro events at the Adidas Atlanta City Games 2025.

Men’s Pro Results at 2025 Adidas Atlanta City Games

Zharnel Hughes at Grand Slam Track - Miami - Source: Getty

100m

Akani Simbine (RSA) - 9.86s
Udodi Onwuzurike (NGR) - 10.05s
Deandre Daley (JAM) - 10.12s

110m Hurdles

Trey Cunningham (USA) - 13.16s
Freddie Crittenden (USA) - 13.33s
Orlando Bennet (JAM) - 13.55s

150m

Ferdinand Omanyala (KEN) - 14.70s
Terrence Jones (BAH) - 14.93s
Matthew Boling (USA) - 15.15s

200m

Zharnel Hughes (GBR) - 19.55s
Jereem Richards (TTO) - 19.63s
Wayde van Niekerk (RSA) - 20.03s

200m Hurdles

Alison dos Santos (BRA) - 21.85s
Caleb Dean (USA) - 22.30s
Sean Burrell (USA) - 23.00s

Long Jump

Carey McLeod (JAM) – 8.33m
Mattia Furlani (ITA) – 8.28m
Emanuel Archibald (JAM) – 8.22m

Pole Vault

Matt Ludwig (USA) - 5.83m
Austin Miller (USA) - 5.63m
KC Lightfoot (USA) - 5.50m

Women’s Pro results at Adidas Atlanta City Games

Lynna Irby-Jackson at World Athletics Championships. Budapest 2023. - Source: Getty

100m

Cambrea Sturgis (USA) - 10.98s
McKenzie Long (USA) - 10.98s
Celera Barnes (USA) - 11.01s

150m

Favour Ofili (NGR) - 15.85s
Tamari Davis (USA) - 16.14s
Ashanti Moore (JAM) - 16.50s

100m Hurdles

Tia Jones (USA) - 12.36s
Grace Stark (USA) - 12.39s
Keni Harrison (USA) - 12.44s

200m

Lynna Irby-Jackson (USA) - 22.22s
Tamara Clark (USA) - 22.71s
Talitha Diggs (USA) - 22.79s

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