Sha’Carri Richardson wins third US 100m title at 2026 nationals

Sha’Carri Richardson captured her third U.S. women’s 100‑meter title at the 2026 USATF Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at Icahn Stadium in New York, clocking a season‑best 10.77 seconds. After a slow start, she pulled away from training partner Kayla White to win by 0.13 seconds, marking a comeback from an injury‑ridden 2025 season that kept her out of the previous championships. Richardson said she felt “phenomenal” returning to a healthier mental, physical and emotional state, and her time tied the post‑2000 record for most women’s 100‑meter national titles.

On the same evening, Noah Lyles secured his third men’s 100‑meter national crown, matching his personal best of 9.79 seconds. His victory also followed a year of setbacks, including an ankle injury that halted his global‑championship streak. Both sprinters used the wins as stepping stones toward upcoming international competitions.