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Sha'Carri Richardson laid down an early marker of her intention to win gold at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The reigning world champion in the women's 100m jogged to an easy victory in the opening heat of the event on Friday morning.
The American clocked 10.93 seconds to qualify for the semi-finals in her first Olympics appearance. She was supposed to compete in Tokyo three years ago but was banned after she was found to have used a banned drug.
Five-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also began her last dance in promising fashion, coming in second in heat 8. Ivorian Marie Jose Ta Lou won the heat with the fastest time of the day, crossing the line with 10.87 seconds.
Eight women qualified with a time of sub-11, setting the stage nicely for an exciting semi-final on August 3.
More to follow.
Source: Legit.ng
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