Sha’Carri Richardson, Tamari Davis, Gabby Thomas, and Twanisha Terry of Team USA won a gold medal at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, setting a new World Championships record with their incredible performance.
Richardson, who has already won a gold medal in the 100 metres, demonstrated her abilities once more. Although Davis gave the US an early lead, the race was close until the last leg between the US and the Jamaican team.
Shortly before her Jamaican rival, Shericka Jackson, Richardson was handed the baton in an exciting anchor exchange. To thunderous applause, Richardson persevered and gave Team USA a historic win.
Some, such as former Bahamas sprinter Rodney Green, are doubtful that Richardson can replicate this achievement.
In a breathtaking performance at Hayward Field, Sha’Carri Richardson set a world record with a time of 10.71 seconds, securing her spot in the Paris Olympics. Olympians Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green talked about Team USA’s chances in the women’s 4×100-metre relay and shared their thoughts on their possible success in a recent Ready Set Go episode.
“I’m heading to TeeTee Terry, Gabby, MJ, and Sha’Carri out the hole,” the track and field coach stated.
Sha’Carri’s speed vital in closing stages
Startled by his own choice, Gatlin announced with assurance, “I’m flipping MJ and Sha’Carri.” Though Green objected right away, the Olympian went into further detail about why he thought Sha’Carri Richardson’s remarkable top-end speed would be important in the closing stages.
Gatlin is certain that Richardson’s ability to close gaps and cross the finish line first would be crucial for the squad if the race comes down to the wire.
Green was adamant that she would succeed off the block, stating, “The analytics show that Sha’Carri Richardson dominates the turn.” He went on to describe her extraordinary abilities, which she had continuously demonstrated against the best.
Many fans, however, felt Sha’Carri should anchor the US team as she did at the 2023 World Championships in Budapest when she helped Team USA win the gold. Some dismissed Green’s arguments against using her in the final stretch as “nonsense”.