Sha’Cary Richardson hasn’t even competed or won a medal yet, but she’s already shaping up to be one of the breakout stars of the Paris Games. “I’m not back, I’m better,” she told the world after winning the 100 meters in 10.82 seconds at the U.S. Championships in July 2023. And based on her success since then, those words have turned out to be true.
Richardson’s long and winding journey to compete in the Olympics is well-known. She was kicked out of the US team ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for THC, the main ingredient in marijuana banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Although the controversial move drew heavy criticism (marijuana is legal in many US states, including Oregon, where Richardson competed for the Olympic trials), the track and field star took full responsibility for violating WADA’s rules. “I know what I shouldn’t have done, but I made the decision anyway,” she said.[I’m] They don’t make excuses or ask for sympathy.”
Since then, Richardson has continued to make waves in the athletics world, winning the 100m title at the 2023 U.S. Championships and multiple medals at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, including gold in the 100m and bronze in the 200m. As if that wasn’t enough, she was also a “vital member” of the U.S.’ gold-medal-winning 4x100m relay team, according to her Team USA. profileAnd leading up to the Paris Games (see what that means?), she took first place in the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials in June.
In Paris, it’s finally Richardson’s time to shine at the Olympics, and you won’t want to miss her moment to shine (or the elaborate manicure she’ll undoubtedly show off for the occasion). Here’s everything you need to know about when and where you can watch her do what she does best: run lightning fast.
What sports does Richardson compete in?
The short answer is the 100 meters and (probably) the 4×100 meter relay. At the U.S. Olympic Trials in June, Richardson was widely expected to finish in the top three in the 200 meters, but she ended up fourth in the final and was not ranked. Associated Press.
Richardson is scheduled to make her Olympic track and field debut in the women’s 100m heats on August 2. The heats, held at France’s largest stadium, the Stade de France, will begin at 10:35 a.m. Paris time (4:35 a.m. EST, as Paris is six hours ahead of New York), with the first round at 11:50 a.m. Paris time (5:50 a.m. EST), so if you want to watch live, you might want to set your alarm.
From there, assuming Richardson makes it through the qualifying rounds, he’ll move on to the semi-finals (7:50 p.m. Paris time, or 1:50 p.m. EST on August 3) and then the final (9:20 p.m. Paris time, or 3:20 p.m. EST on August 3).
Richardson will likely be back on the track in five days’ time, as she is also expected to be part of the U.S. women’s 4x100m relay team, whose members have yet to be announced. The first round of the relay is scheduled for 11:10 a.m. Paris time (5:10 a.m. ET) on August 8, with the final broadcast the following day at 7:30 p.m. Paris time (1:30 p.m. ET).
Where can you watch Richardson play?
Got cable TV? No subscriptions or apps to download – just turn on the TV and watch to your heart’s content. Sports Illustrated All four events of the 100m (heath, first round, semifinals and finals) will reportedly be broadcast on USA Network and E! Check out NBC’s track and field coverage. list For more information.
