Sha’Carri Richardson looks to cement her claim on the title of fastest woman in the world in the 100m final at the 2024 Olympics.
The 24-year-old from the United States is aiming to claim the gold and best the Jamaicans, who swept the podium in 2021, Richardson herself has a 2023 World Championship title to defend in Paris.
Reigning Olympic silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce from Jamaica is back to try and compete for another podium finish in the 100m, while Saint Lucian sprinter Julien Alfred will also challenge for a medal.
The Sporting News has you covered with live results, updates and highlights from the women’s 100m track final at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
2024 PARIS OLYMPICS
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Women’s Olympic 100-meter final results
| Place | Runner | Country | Time |
| 1 | Julian Alfred | Saint Lucia | 10.72 |
| 2 | Sha’Carri Richardson | USA | 10.87 |
| 3 | Melissa Jefferson | USA | 10.92 |
| 4 | Daryll Neita | Great Britain | 10.96 |
| 5 | Twanisha Terry | USA | 10.97 |
| 6 | Mujinga Kambundji | Switzerland | TBD |
| 7 | Tia Clayton | Jamaica | 11.04 |
| 8 | Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith | Ivory Coast | 13.79 |
USA Olympic track and field live updates, highlights from women’s 100-meter dash
(All times Eastern)
3:23 p.m. — SAINT LUCIA’S JULIAN ALFRED WINS GOLD! She had the lead just about the entire way, and it wasn’t very close. Sha’Carri Richardson wins silver, Melissa Jefferson wins bronze, but Team USA does not meet its goal.
3:23 p.m. — We’re about set to go. Stade de France is silent.
3:20 p.m. — The final will feature three Americans: Sha’Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry. Terry only narrowly qualified with her time earlier today.
3:18 p.m. — We’re just a few minutes away from Richardson’s attempt at Olympic gold. She’s waiting to be introduced at the moment.
3:10 p.m. — Fraser-Pryce hasn’t given a reason for her exit, but it might not be tied to her apparent struggles to get into the venue earlier in the day.
2:11 p.m. — 19-year-old Tia Clayton matches Richardson’s time of 10.89 in her semifinal and qualifies for the final along with U.K.’s Daryll Neita. Twanisha Terry performs well enough to narrowly secure a spot in the final as well.
Here’s the field for the final:
- Julien Alfred (Saint Lucia)
- Sha’Carri Richardson (USA)
- Tia Clayton (Jamaica)
- Daryll Neita (Great Britain)
- Melissa Jefferson (USA)
- Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith (Ivory Coast)
- Mujinga Kambundji (Switzerland)
- Twanisha Terry (USA)
2:06 p.m. — Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price notably withdrew from her semifinal race before it started. She ran the second-best time in the first round.
2:04 p.m. — Sha’Carri Richardson (10.89) finishes behind Julien Alfred (10.84), but she’s through to the final.
Sha’Carri Richardson and Julien Alfred BATTLE in the semifinals as both women advance to the final #ParisOlympics
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— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) August 3, 2024
1:56 p.m. — USA’s Melissa Jefferson runs a 10.99 in the first semifinal heat and qualifies for the final along with Ivory Coast’s Marie Josee Ta Lou-Smith.
1:30 p.m. — The semifinals are set to get underway in about 25 minutes at 1:55 p.m. ET. Sha’Carri Richardson will be in the second heat alongside Julien Alfred.
How to watch Olympic women’s 100-meter dash final
- Start time: 3:20 p.m.
- Channel: USA Network
- Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
The women’s 100m final will be the final event of the day from the Stade de France, starting at 3:20 p.m. ET, which is 9:20 p.m. local time.
NBC’s USA Network will broadcast coverage of the race, with live streaming available on Peacock and Fubo, which offers a free trial so you can try before you buy.
STREAM: Watch Olympic women’s 100-meter dash final on Fubo (free trial)
Olympic track and field schedule today
Saturday, Aug. 3
| Time (ET) | Event | Gender | Round | TV/live stream |
| 4:10 a.m. | Pole Vault | Men’s | Round 1 | Peacock, Fubo |
| 4:35 a.m. | 100m | Men’s | Prelim | Peacock, Fubo |
| 5:10 a.m. | 800m | Men’s | Repechage | E!, Peacock, Fubo |
| 5:45 a.m. | 100m | Men’s | Round 1 | E!, Peacock, Fubo |
| 1:45 p.m. | Shot Put | Men’s | Final | E!, Peacock, Fubo |
| 1:55 p.m. | 100m | Women’s | Semifinal | USA Network, Peacock, Fubo |
| 2:20 p.m. | Triple Jump | Women’s | Final | Peacock, Fubo |
| 2:25 p.m. | 1500m | Men’s | Repechage | Peacock, Fubo |
| 3:00 p.m. | 4x400m Relay | Mixed | Final | Peacock, Fubo |
| 3:20 p.m. | 100m | Women’s | Final | USA Network, Peacock, Fubo |
Decathlon events
| Time (ET) | Event | TV/live stream |
| 4:05 a.m. | 110m Hurdles | Peacock, Fubo |
| 4:55 a.m. | Discus Throw | Peacock, Fubo |
| 8:40 a.m. | Pole Vault | Peacock, Fubo |
| 2:10 p.m. | Javelin Throw | Peacock, Fubo |
| 3:43 p.m. | 1500m | Peacock, Fubo |
