Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles led the United States to consecutive wins in the 4×100, completing a sweep of the short relays at the world championships for the first time since 2007.
Lyles also achieved a remarkable 3-for-3 championships, becoming the first man since Usain Bolt in 2015 to win the 100, 200, and 4×100 at worlds.
Lyles finishing the race in 37.38 seconds, celebrated his achievement by raising three fingers in the air. This gesture echoes Bolt’s impressive feat of winning all three races at multiple championships and Olympic Games.
Lyles is set on replicating this success in Paris in 2024.
After Richardson crossed the finish line, her teammate Christian Coleman playfully tackled her, causing them both to fall to the track. Richardson quickly got back up, and everyone shared a laugh. Her successful performance in Budapest earned her two gold medals and a bronze in the 200-meter event.
The U.S. women finished the 4×100 relay in 41.03 seconds, edging out Jamaica by .18 seconds, while Britain took third place. Italy secured second place in the men’s race with a time of 37.62, followed by Jamaica.
Despite the U.S. consistently having a strong group of sprinters, relay races have always posed challenges, particularly with baton passes.
Over the years, faulty exchanges have cost the US men victories in 12 world championships and Olympics since 1995. The women’s 4×400 team also encountered issues during qualifying, resulting in disqualification.
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