Olympics Photo of the Day: Roaring Across the Finish Line

Sha’Carri Richardson of the United States crosses the finish line first, winning gold in the women’s 4x100m-relay final on a rainy day at Stade de France. Richardson ran the anchor leg of the relay, following legs by team members Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry, and Gabby Thomas. Great Britain came in second place, and Germany won the bronze medal.

Previously :

• August 8: British sport climber Molly Thompson-Smith hangs on by her fingertips.

• August 7: Spain’s Maria Perez wins a gold medal

• August 6: Artistic Swimmers from France Show Their Other Faces

• August 5: Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bow down to Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade

• August 4: A Coach Reacts Quickly to Slow a Dangerous Fall