Sha’Carri Richardson Wins 100 Meter Race At The USATF Championships
Sha’Carri Richardson is now headed to the Track and Field World Championships in Budapest, Hungary after winning the 100 meter and placing 2nd in the 200 meter race at the United States Track & Field Championships. We discuss it here!
Sha’Carri Richardson looks at her gold medal at the U.S. Olympic Trials
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By: Gentel Sharrie
Sha’Carri Richardson is now headed to the Track and Field World Championships in Budapest, Hungary after winning the 100 meter and placing 2nd in the 200 meter race at the United States Track & Field Championships.
As Richardson prepared for the start of her 100 meter race, she made a statement to all the viewers by taking off her orange wig and throwing it on the track. You could tell she meant business once she revealed her freshly hearted braid set underneath. Richardson crossed the finish line with a time of 10.82. In an interview with Lewis Johnson after the race, Richardson stated “I’m not back, I’m better.” Brittany Brown finished second (10.90) and Tamari Davis took third (10.99). Richardson, Brown, and Davis will be representing the United States in the 100 meters at The World Championships.
Sha'Carri Richardson clinches first NATIONAL TITLE with clutch rally in women's 100m | NBC Sports
Before her rise to prominence, Richardson competed in track and field at Louisiana State University (LSU), where she achieved great success. She became an NCAA champion in the 100-meter dash and earned multiple All-American honors during her collegiate career.
Richardson's unique style and vibrant hair colors have also made her a recognizable figure both on and off the track. She has expressed herself through her fashion choices and has become a role model for many young athletes.
In 2021 Richardson faced a setback in her Olympic journey. Following her impressive performance at the U.S. Olympic Trials, she tested positive for marijuana during a drug test. As a result, she was disqualified from participating in the Tokyo Olympics by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
Despite this setback, Richardson has shown resilience and determination. She has acknowledged her mistake and has vowed to come back stronger. Many fans and supporters continue to rally behind her.
Sha'Carri Richardson is a talented sprinter who has captured the attention of the world with her speed, style, and personality.
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Sha'Carri Richardson Runs World Leading Time at 2023 USA Track Championships
Sha'Carri Richardson smashes world record with a stunning 10.71 seconds in the women's 100m at the 2023 USA Track and Field Championships. We discuss it here!
Sha'Carri Richardson takes part in the Women's 100m race at the 2023 USATF Outdoor Championships held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon on July 06, 2023. (credit: Christian Peterson/Getty Images)
By: Joshua Martin
On Thursday July 6th at Hayward Field in Eugene Oregon, American sprinter and former LSU standout Sha’Carri Richardson continued her blistering pace at the 2023 USA Track and Field Championships, with her world leading time 10.71 in the 100 meter prelims. Richardson, who is aiming for her first appearance in the World Championships, clocked her personal best time to win the first of four heats, making a huge statement in the process.
Richardson most notably won the women’s 100 meter sprint in the U.S. Olympic trials in 2021, but was suspended for one month by the for testing positive for marijuana that unfortunately left her ineligible to compete during the Tokyo games. Last year was a low point for Richardson with Inconsistent times and results. Placing 5th in her opening heat and not advancing to the finals for a chance at the Worlds team. Coming into 2023 the most recognizable face in the sport has been on a tear and certainly earned the right to represent our country on the world stage.
Richardson has routinely clocked under 11 seconds this season and earlier this year at the Miranmar Invitational in Florida, the 23 year old ran the fourth fastest time in women’s 100 meters history with a 10.57 that was ruled ineligible for record purposes because of a 4.1 m/s following wind. She also ran a 10.76 time at the Doha Diamond League in Qatar, which is now the third fastest time in the world this season. Sprinters Brittany Brown and Tamara Clark finished second and third respectively with Brown also securing a personal best 10.96 time.
The semi-finals and finals in the women’s 100m are set for Friday (June 7th) evening.
FYI
The U.S. championships serve as the U.S. trials for the upcoming World Championships. Richardson came into the U.S championships as the top qualifier in the women’s 100. This years outdoor championships will conclude on July 9th.
Sha'Carri Richardson participates in the Women's 100 Metres event at the Weltklasse Zurich 2022, which is part of the 2022 Diamond League series, taking place at Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Switzerland on September 08, 2022. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
How to watch the USA Track and Field Championships
The whole event will be streamed live on USATF.TV and Peacock TV with the latter available in a number of European countries.
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