Richardson Leads U.S. Women to 4×100 Victory While Men Fail Again
Sha’Carri Richardson made her Olympic gold-medal debut unforgettable by giving a dramatic side-eye to her competitors and emphatically stomping her foot on the track as she crossed the finish line.
After celebrating the women’s 4×100-meter relay win, she watched the U.S. men’s team continue their 20-year streak of failing to medal in the event.
Richardson, who earned silver in the 100 meters earlier, made a decisive move from third to first in the anchor leg, securing victory for the U.S. women. Meanwhile, the U.S. men, missing Noah Lyles due to COVID-related withdrawal, faltered from the start. Christian Coleman collided with Kenny Bednarek during the baton exchange, leading to a disqualification for an illegal pass. Fred Kerley’s anchor leg saw the team finish in seventh place.
Canada’s Andre De Grasse redeemed his Olympics by anchoring his team to gold in 37.50 seconds, marking Canada’s first relay medal since 1996. South Africa took silver and Britain earned bronze.
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