Sha’Carri made up for an early stumble by quickly outpacing her competition in the 100-meter dash to advance in the Olympic qualifiers for this summer’s Paris games.
Richardson decisively won the first round of the women’s 100 meters, running 10.88 to advance to the semifinals of the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.
The sprinter didn’t get off to a great start as one of her laces came undone. However, she made up for the mishap by winning her heat in record time.
“I definitely didn’t get the start I had been training for right now,” Richardson told NBC after the win.
“But still, don’t panic, be patient and know that no matter what happens, I will continue running my race.”
Sha’Carri Richardson ran 100 meters in 10.88 on Friday to advance in the US Olympic Qualifiers.
Richardson is competing for her first Olympic Games in an already impressive career.
The American qualified for the Tokyo Olympics after winning the 100 meters at the 2020 trials. However, Richardson tested positive for THC and was suspended for a month.
Her controversial suspension extended during the 100-meter race in Japan, leaving her out of the competition.
Richardson’s second-fastest time, 10.83, is the third-fastest in the world this year. Additionally, she is coming off a notable 2023 season: she won her first world championship in the 100 meters.
He also added a second gold medal with Team USA’s 4×100-meter relay team and won a world championship bronze in the 200.
Richardson qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics before being suspended for THC use
Richardson’s second-best time of 10.83 in the 100 is the third-fastest in the world this year.
“It’s been really beautiful to see where she is now in what it means to be the face of sprinting. She comes with a lot,” NBC track and field analyst Sanya Richards-Ross said of Richardson this week.
“I think she has a good chance of being an Olympic champion with the way the women’s 100m has developed.”
“I’m prepared,” Richardson said. “I just need to put it all together.”