Unstoppable: United States’ Sha’Carri Richardson crossing the finish line to win ahead of Jamaica’s Tia Clayton in the 4x100m relay final. — AFP
UNITED States sprint star Sha’Carri Richardson struck gold with a relay rescue act as Belgium’s Nafissatou Thiam sealed her place in the pantheon of Olympic greats with a third consecutive heptathlon title.
Another spellbinding night of athletics action at the Stade de France saw the US add to their gold medal tally thanks to a stunning last leg from sprint star Richardson in the women’s 4x100m relay.
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