WATCH: Sha’Carri Richardson blows past the competition in 100-meter heat at Olympic trials

Sha’Carri Richardson dominated in Friday’s 100-meter heat, running a 10.84 to advance to the semifinals as the top qualifier.

The United States hasn’t had a woman win the 100 meters at the Olympics since Gail Devers won her second straight gold medal in 1996. But Sha’Carri Richardson gives the U.S. an opportunity to do just that next month in Tokyo, as evidenced by her dominant performance during Friday’s Olympic trials.

Richardson entered the weekend as the favorite in the 100 meters at U.S. Olympic track and field trials, and she showed exactly why during Friday’s heat, where she blew past the competition running a 10.84 to advance to the semifinals as the top qualifier.

While Richardson didn’t get off to the best start, she took control at the midway mark of the race to pull away from the competition. For comparison sake, second-place finisher Mikiah Brisco ran 11.15.

Take a look at Richardson’s dominating win. And, yes, she really is that fast.

Richardson’s performance left everyone impressed to say the least.

This is just the beginning for Richardson, who is a favorite to represent the U.S. in Tokyo. In April, she ran a 10.72, which is the sixth-fastest 100-meter time in history.

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