It has been quite a ride for the 24-year-old Texan. Three years ago, she won this race, too (in 10.86 seconds), only to see the victory stripped away.
Two steps before she reached the finish line, Sha’Carri Richardson started pounding her chest.She knew she had it won. Anyone who doesn’t see her as the sprinter to beat later this summer at the Paris Olympics should probably think again.Richardson notched the latest stop on her "I’m Not Back, I’m Better" tour with a 10.71-second sprint in the 100 meters at U.S.
Next up, it's Noah Lyles' turn. Before Richardson took center stage, the reigning world champion at 100 meters ran his preliminary heat in 9.92 seconds, the fastest time in the first round of men’s qualifying. He'll race Sunday for a spot in the Olympics.Lyles, like Richardson, dealt with depression in the COVID-fueled days of the Tokyo Olympics. He made it to the games but took a bronze medal in the 200. The last 24 months have been about adding the 100 to his repertoire.
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