Sha’Carri Richardson became the second-fastest women’s 200-meter runner in the world this year as she cruised to victory in her heat at the US Olympic Trials.
Having already secured her spot on the US team for the Paris Olympics by winning the 100 meters last week, Richardson’s time of 21.99 seconds further cemented her status as a strong favorite to win silverware at the Games. Only compatriot Mckenzie Long has run faster this year, clocking 21.83 seconds while taking victory at the NCAA Championships earlier this month and 21.95, also at the Championships.
I feel like today … I did that great, actually, but I know I have room for improvement.” At the Olympic trials three years ago, Richardson won the women’s 100m but was banned from competing in Tokyo after testing positive for THC, a chemical found in marijuana. The 24-year-old ran the fastest 100m time in the world this year with her victory at the trials on Saturday, finishing in 10.71 seconds.
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