Sha’Carri Richardson's Olympic debut in the women's 100-meter dash concluded with a silver medal, finishing in 10.87 seconds, as Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred claimed gold with a time of 10.72 seconds, marking the first Olympic medal for her country. Richardson, who previously faced a suspension for cannabis use that sidelined her from the Tokyo Games, struggled out of the blocks and was unable to overcome her slow start despite closing the gap towards the finish. Melissa Jefferson from the U.S. secured the bronze with a time of 10.92 seconds, making it the first occurrence since 1996 that two Americans medaled in this event. The race highlighted a shift in dominance as Jamaican sprinting star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdrew prior to the semifinals. Richardson, the reigning world champion, will likely compete in the upcoming 4x100-meter relay to seek further redemption.