Aug 3, 2024 - World

Sha'Carri Richardson takes silver in women's 100-meters

Ina Fried

Sha'Carri Richardson of Team United States celebrates winning the silver medal at the Paris Olympics — Sha'Carri Richardson, of Team United States, celebrates winning the silver medal after competing the Women's 100m Final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 3, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo: Hannah Peters/Getty Images

After missing the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 due to a marijuana suspension, Sha'Carri Richardson completed her comeback Saturday, taking silver in the 100-meter finals, finishing .15 seconds behind Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred. American Melissa Jefferson captured the bronze medal.

Why it matters: The move caps a strong night for the United States at Stade de France, where Team USA captured gold and silver in the men's shot put as well as the silver medal in the 4x400 mixed relay.

By the numbers: Richardson finished within 10.87 seconds, behind Alfred's 10.72. Jefferson was .05 seconds behind Richardson, completing the race in 10.92 seconds.

Between the lines: After a mostly dry day in Paris, the 100-meter final took place amid a steady rain falling on the signature purple track.

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Sha'Carri Richardson takes silver in women's 100-meters

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