Melissa Jefferson-Wooden

Lyles, Richardson reach 100m semifinals at US championships

At the U.S. championships at Icahn Stadium, Sha’Carri Richardson and Noah Lyles advanced to the 100m semifinals after winning their opening heats, with Richardson posting 10.90 seconds and Lyles 9.97 while Christian Coleman posted 9.96 for the fastest time of the day. The meet featured drama such as false starts and a disqualification in the heats, Bednarek’s win in the supporting heat, and Richardson entering as the heavy favorite with Melissa Jefferson-Wooden focusing on the 200, as Lyles eyes a sprint double.