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.
Sha'Carri Richardson - The Canadian PressSAINT-DENIS, France — 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.
Also making it through were all the top contenders, including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica, a two-time champion in this event who is making this her fifth and final Olympics. Fraser-Pryce ran 10.92 but finished second to Marie-Josee Ta Lou-Smith, who won the day's fastest heat in 10.87.
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