Sha’Carri Richardson rallies US in 4x100 relay to win her first Olympic gold medal

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Sha’Carri Richardson rallies US in 4x100 relay to win her first Olympic gold medal
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Sha’Carri Richardson won her first Olympic gold medal, bringing the Americans from behind in the anchor lap to win the 4x100 relay. Richardson, the 100-meter silver medalist, overcame runners from Britain and Germany to help the U.S. finish in 41.78 seconds. That was good for a .

Sha’carri Richardson 0f the United States, celebrates after winning the women’s 4 x 400-meter relay final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. Sha’carri Richardson 0f the United States, celebrates after winning the women’s 4 x 400-meter relay final at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France.

Richardson, the 100-meter silver medalist, overcame runners from Britain and Germany, to help the U.S. finish in 41.78 seconds, good for a .07-second win over Britain, which struggled with two baton changes in the rain. Gabby Thomas ran the third leg and got her second gold of the Games, this one going with the 200-meter title. Twanisha Terry and 100 bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson rounded out the team.

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