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Sha'Carri Richardson clinched Olympic gold in the 4x100m relay at Paris 2024 delivering a stunning come-from-behind victory.
Sha'Carri Richardson has finally secured the Olympic gold medal she so fiercely pursued at the Paris 2024 Games, delivering a breathtaking performance in the 4x100m relay final.
With Team USA in fourth place when the baton was passed into her hand, Richardson tapped into an extraordinary reserve of speed, surging past competitors to claim victory for the United States.
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08:31 - 05.08.2024
Paris Olympics: Sha'Carri Richardson lauds Jamaican youngster Tia Clayton following resilient performance in women's 100m
Sha'Carri Richardson has showered Jamaican wunderkind Tia Clayton following her performance in the women's 100m at the Paris Olympics.
The 24-year-old sprinter, who had entered the Games as the reigning world champion in the 100m but was upset by St. Lucia’s Julien Alfred in the final, showed the world that she was not content with settling for silver.
The 4x100m relay offered her a shot at redemption, and she seized it with both hands.
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09:10 - 10.08.2024
Beatrice Chebet reacts after historic 10,000m victory at Paris Olympics
Beatrice Chebet won a historic gold in the women's 10,000m at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, achieving an Olympic double to make Kenyan history.
As she sprinted the anchor leg, Richardson overtook teams from Germany and France, all the while keeping a close eye on Great Britain to ensure she secured the lead. With just 10 meters left, she knew she had it.
"The moment that [I realized] that when we won, the USA ladies. It was a phenomenal feeling for all of us," Richardson reflected.
The victory was not just a personal triumph for Richardson but a collective one for Team USA.
The American squad had come into the Olympics with sky-high expectations, and led by Richardson, they delivered.
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08:00 - 10.08.2024
Paris Olympics: Jepchirchir admits to tension ahead of title defense as Lokedi, Obiri look to make it marathon medal sweep
Peres Jepchirchir has explained why she is feeling tension ahead of her marathon defense at the Paris 2024 Olympics while teammates Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri stay confident.
Gabby Thomas, who had already claimed gold in the 200m, doubled her medal haul, while Richardson's training partners Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry rounded out the quartet.
For Richardson, the win was deeply emotional as her tears flowed freely during the medal ceremony.
"I was very comfortable with this team," Richardson added.
"I just remember trusting Gabby and knowing that she’s going to put this thing in my hand no matter what."
The moment was particularly sweet for Richardson, who had faced immense pressure and scrutiny after her earlier defeat in the 100m final.
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21:10 - 09.08.2024
Marileidy Paulino makes history as she smashes Olympics record to win 400m gold in Paris
The Dominican Republic athlete became the new Olympics 400m champion and first female gold medallist from the country, after claiming the title in a new record at the Paris Games.
That loss had left many questioning whether she could live up to the enormous expectations placed upon her.
But in the relay, Richardson found her stride, quite literally.
"I wanted to leave my best on the track," she said, and indeed she did.
Richardson's powerful performance not only secured gold for Team USA but also silenced any doubts about her capabilities on the world stage.
Her journey to gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics was complete, and with it, she solidified her status as one of the premier sprinters in the world.
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