Sha'Carri Richardson made a strong start to her Olympic campaign by winning her heat in the women's 100m with a time of 10.94 seconds, qualifying for the semifinals. This marks her first-ever Olympic appearance after missing the Tokyo Games due to a ban. She showcased a solid performance, contrasting her neon green shoes against the vibrant purple track, tapping her chest in celebration as she crossed the finish line. Notably, she was joined by notable competitors, including Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who finished second in her heat, and Marie-Josée Ta Lou, who recorded the fastest time of the day at 10.87 seconds. Other American athletes, Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry, also qualified for the semifinals. Richardson is set to compete again in the semifinals on Saturday and aims for gold shortly thereafter.