Sha’Carri Richardson is on to the subsequent spherical within the 200 meters on the US. Olympic observe and area trials.
Richardson positioned first within the opening spherical of the ladies’s 200. She ran a season-best 21.99 to qualify for the subsequent spherical. It is the second-fastest time on the planet this yr. The highest six in every warmth, plus the subsequent three quickest occasions, transfer on to the semifinals.
Richardson gained the 100 final Saturday to stamp her ticket to the Paris Olympics. Her 100-winning time of 10.71 is the quickest time on the planet this yr. The 100 is Richardson’s strongest occasion, however she’s anticipated to make Workforce USA’s ladies’s 200 squad, too.
The 24-year-old sprinter gained gold within the 100 and positioned third within the 200 on the 2023 world championships.
Gabby Thomas advances to semifinals
Thomas, the 2023 world championships silver medalist, certified to the subsequent spherical within the 200.
Thomas gained the fourth warmth, operating a 22.11 to make it into the semifinal spherical. She got here into the trials ranked No. 3 on the planet within the 200.
The 27-year-old sprinter positioned third within the 200 on the Tokyo Olympics.
McKenzie Lengthy advances to semifinals
Lengthy is seeking to redeem herself after a disappointing efficiency within the 100.
Lengthy ran a 22.49 and completed first within the second warmth within the opening spherical of the 200 to advance to the semifinals. One in all USA TODAY Sports activities’ school athletes to look at, Lengthy didn’t make it to the ultimate within the 100 meters.
At this yr’s NCAA championships, Lengthy gained the 100, 200 and was on Ole Miss’ gold medal-winning 4×100-relay crew.
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