Sha'Carey Richardson advanced to the next round in the 200 meters at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials.
Richardson took first place in the opening race of the women's 200m. She qualified for the next round with a season's best time of 21.99 seconds, the second-fastest time in the world this year. The top six athletes from each heat and the next three will advance to the semifinals.
Richardson qualified for the Paris Olympics by winning the 100 meters last Saturday. Her winning time of 10.71 was the fastest in the world this year. Although the 100 meters is Richardson's best event, she is expected to be selected for the U.S. team in the 200 meters.
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The 24-year-old sprinter is set to win gold in the 100 metres and place third in the 200 metres at the 2023 World Championships.
Gabby Thomas advances to semifinals
Thomas, a 2023 World Championship silver medallist, advanced to the next round in the 200 meters.
Thomas won her fourth heat in 22.11 seconds to advance to the semifinals. She came into the qualifying round ranked third in the world in the 200 meters.
The 27-year-old sprinter placed third in the 200 meters at the Tokyo Olympics.
Mackenzie Long advances to semifinals
Long will be looking to bounce back after a disappointing performance in the 100 metres.
Long finished in the opening round of the 200 meters in 22.49 seconds, placing first in the second heat and advancing to the semifinals. Long, one of USA Today Sports' top college athletes to watch, did not advance to the final in the 100 meters.
At this year's NCAA Championships, Long won the 100 and 200 meters and was also a part of the University of Mississippi's gold medal-winning 4×100 relay team.
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