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Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson easily wins 100 meters in opening round at her first Olympics

By The Associated Press,

2024-08-02

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters Friday, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals.

The American captured the first of eight first-round races on the opening day of track action at a jam-packed Stade de France.

Unlike Olympic trials earlier this month, Richardson got off to a nice start, kicked into overdrive and cruised into the finish, tapping her chest with her hands as she crossed the line.

She will race in the semifinals Saturday night, and if she advances there, she will go for gold a few hours later.

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