Sha'Carri Richardson, the reigning world champion in the 100 meters, has advanced to the finals of the 100-meter dash at the Paris Olympics. She finished second in her semifinal heat with a time of 10.89 seconds, just behind St. Lucia's Julien Alfred. Richardson, who missed the Tokyo Olympics due to a suspension, is aiming to break Jamaica's streak of consecutive gold medals in the event. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a major competitor, withdrew from the semifinal, leaving Richardson as the favorite. The final is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. central time. Richardson's journey reflects her resilience and determination, having overcome past setbacks to reach this pivotal moment.