Official Site of the Tigers · Jun 20, 2021
Richardson Wins U.S. Title in 100 Meters
Eugene, Oregon – Former LSU sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson won the U.S. title in the 100 meters on Saturday night at Hayward Field with a time of 10.86 to earn her spot on Team USA for the Tokyo Olympics.
She advanced out of the first round on Friday night with a smooth time of 10.84 before running a windy time of 10.64 in the semifinals Saturday. She turned around and ran the finals about 90 minutes later and clocked a winning time of 10.86.
Richardson becomes the fifth LSU sprinter to win a U.S. title in the 100 meters joining Aleia Hobbs (2018), Muna Lee (2008), Dawn Sowell (1989), and Sheila Echols (1988).