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Sha'Carri Richardson Crowned US Champion Again
25 Jul
Summary
- Sha'Carri Richardson won the women's 100m at the US Championships.
- She achieved a winning time of 10.77 seconds, matching her season best.
- Richardson is now the second woman with three US 100m titles since 2000.
Sha'Carri Richardson secured the national title in the women's 100 meters at the 2026 USA Track and Field Championships on Friday, July 24. Richardson clocked a winning time of 10.77 seconds, matching her season's best performance and demonstrating her return to peak form.
Her victory was decisive, pulling ahead of competitors Kayla White (10.90) and Tamari Davis (11.00). Richardson expressed her elation, stating, "It feels phenomenal to be back in a better place. Healthy, physically, mentally and emotionally." This win makes Richardson the second woman since 2000 to achieve three US 100-meter titles, adding to her 2023 world championship gold and 2024 Olympic silver.
Richardson entered the championships with the top US time of 10.77 seconds and had the fastest wind-aided time in the semifinals. Her personal best of 10.65 seconds ranks seventh all-time. Her training partner, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, who had previously beaten Richardson, focused on the 200 meters at these championships.
