Sha’Carri Richardson has achieved her lifelong dream of competing in the Olympics after winning the women’s 100m at the US Olympic trials. The 24-year-old world champion ran the fastest time in the world this year at 10.71 seconds, securing her place at the upcoming Games in Paris.
Despite a slow start, Richardson picked up the pace around the 50m mark to take the lead and eventually win the race. Melissa Jefferson finished in second place with a time of 10.80, followed by Twanisha Terry in third with a time of 10.89. All three women will compete for Team USA in Paris.
After her victory, Richardson ran to hug her grandmother, who was in attendance at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Reflecting on her journey, Richardson emphasized her personal growth and sense of responsibility to her supporters and fans.
“It’s been an incredible ride,” she said. “I couldn’t have done it without all my hard work and dedication.”
Richardson won her first major title at the 2023 World Championships and is now aiming to add Olympic gold to her list of achievements.
While Richardson has not set a specific target time for the Olympics, she is focused on executing the race that she has trained for.
“I want to give it my all and show everyone what I’m capable of,” she said.
Additionally, other athletes such as Ryan Crouser and Jasmine Moore had standout performances at the US Olympic trials in their respective events.
