Sha’Carri Richardson won her first Olympic gold medal Friday night, bringing the Americans from behind in the anchor lap to win the 4×100 relay.
Richardson, the 100-meter silver medalist, overcame runners from Britain and Germany, to help the U.S. finish in 41.78 seconds, good for a .07-second win over Britain, which struggled with two baton changes in the rain.
Gabby Thomas ran the third leg and won her second gold of the Games, this one in the 200-meter race. Twanisha Terry and 100-bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson rounded out the team.
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