Olympics 4x100 women's relay results: Sha'Carri Richardson runs USA's winning leg for first gold medal

Brendan OSullivan

Olympics 4x100 women's relay results: Sha'Carri Richardson runs USA's winning leg for first gold medal image

The United States adds yet another gold medal to its impressive resume at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The women's 4x100 relay team raced to a 41.78 finish, earning gold on Friday, Aug. 9. Sha'Carri Richardson was the team's anchor, receiving the baton in fourth place at the start of the 100 meters.

Richardson ran a 10.09, which isn't her best albeit it was heavily raining in Paris during the race. Twanisha Terry had the team's best time at 9.98 during the second leg. Gabby Thomas and Melissa Jefferson were also a part of the relay team.

It's Richardson's first gold medal in her first set of Olympic Games. The USA star earned silver in the 100-meter individual final.

Great Britain was the United States' biggest threat as expected, as the nation came in second place. Germany medaled as well, finishing in third.

No team broke any world or Olympic records in the process, though that wasn't likely considering the inclement weather.

Other teams included in the final were the Netherlands, Canada, Jamaica, France and Switzerland.

The Sporting News tracked live updates, results, and highlights from the 4x100 relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Olympic women's 4x100m relay results

PlaceTeamTime
1USA41.78
2Great Britain41.85
3Germany41.97
4France42.23
5Jamaica42.29
6Canada42.69
7Netherlands42.74
8SwitzerlandDQ

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Women's 4x100m relay live updates, highlights from 2024 Olympics

(All times Eastern).

1:38 p.m.: Richardson looked at Great Britain's Daryll Neita as she passed her at the finish line. It's the first gold medal for Richardson.

1:35 p.m.: Richardson overtook Germany and Great Britain in the final 100-meters to win the nation's 10th gold medal in track and field at the 2024 Olympics.

1:33 p.m.: Team USA wins gold after an excellent 100-meters from Richardson! 

1:32 p.m.: Rain is coming down in France, but the 4x100 will still happen.

1:31 p.m.: Jefferson is starting the 4x100 and will hand off to Terry. Thomas and Richardson close the relay team. This was the expected lineup.

1:30 p.m.: Great Britain is in lane eight, while USA is in lane five.

1:26 p.m.: The women's 4x100 relay teams are taking the field for the first final race of the day.

1:22 p.m.: The United States is seeking its 10th gold medal in track and field events at the 2024 Olympics. The nation has earned 27 track and field medals at this year's Summer Games.

1:13 p.m.: Richardson is aiming for her first Olympic gold medal. She earned silver in the 100-meter dash in Paris.

1:03 p.m.: The women's 4x100 relay is coming up soon. Team USA's biggest competitor seems to be Great Britain, though any squad can surprise in this sprint.

Olympic track and field event schedule

Thursday, Aug. 1

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
1:30 a.m.20km Race WalkMen'sFinalPeacock, Fubo
3:20 a.m.20km Race WalkWomen'sFinalPeacock, Fubo

Friday, Aug. 2

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
4:10 a.m.Hammer ThrowMen'sRound 1Peacock, Fubo
4:15 a.m.High JumpWomen'sRound 1Peacock, Fubo
4:35 a.m.100mWomen'sPrelimE!, Peacock, Fubo
5:05 a.m.1500mMen'sPrelimE!, Peacock, Fubo
5:35 a.m.Hammer ThrowMen'sRound 1Peacock, Fubo
5:50 a.m.100mWomen'sRound 1E!, Peacock, Fubo
12:10 p.m.5000mWomen'sRound 1Peacock, Fubo
12:15 p.m.Triple JumpWomen'sRound 1Peacock, Fubo
12:55 p.m.Discus ThrowWomen'sRound 1Peacock, Fubo
1:10 p.m.4x400m RelayMixedRound 1Peacock, Fubo
1:45 p.m.800mWomen'sRound 1Peacock, Fubo
1:50 p.m.Shot PutMen'sRound 1Peacock, Fubo
3:20 p.m.10,000mMen'sFinalPeacock, Fubo

Decathlon events

Time (ET)EventTV/live stream
4:05 a.m. Men's 100mPeacock, Fubo
4:55 a.m.Men's Long JumpPeacock, Fubo
6:15 a.m.Men's Shot PutPeacock, Fubo
12:00 p.m.Men's High JumpPeacock, Fubo
2:50 p.m.Men's 400mPeacock, Fubo

Saturday, Aug. 3

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
4:10 a.m.Pole VaultMen'sRound 1Peacock, Fubo
4:35 a.m.100mMen'sPrelimPeacock, Fubo
5:10 a.m.800mMen'sRepechageE!, Peacock, Fubo
5:45 a.m.100mMen'sRound 1E!, Peacock, Fubo
1:45 p.m.Shot PutMen'sFinalE!, Peacock, Fubo
1:55 p.m.100mWomen'sSemifinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
2:20 p.m.Triple JumpWomen'sFinalPeacock, Fubo
2:25 p.m.1500mMen'sRepechagePeacock, Fubo
3:00 p.m.4x400m RelayMixedFinalPeacock, Fubo
3:20 p.m.100mWomen'sFinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo

Decathlon events

Time (ET)EventTV/live stream
4:05 a.m.110m HurdlesPeacock, Fubo
4:55 a.m.Discus ThrowPeacock, Fubo
8:40 a.m.Pole VaultPeacock, Fubo
2:10 p.m.Javelin ThrowPeacock, Fubo
3:43 p.m.1500mPeacock, Fubo

Sunday, Aug. 4

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
4:05 a.m.3000m SteeplechaseWomen'sRound 1 Peacock, Fubo 
4:20 a.m.Hammer ThrowWomen'sRound 1 Peacock, Fubo
4:55 a.m.200mWomen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5 a.m.Long JumpMen'sRound 1 Peacock, Fubo
5:50 a.m.110m HurdlesMen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
6:35 a.m.400m HurdlesWomen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
1:05 p.m.400mMen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
1:50 p.m.High JumpWomen'sFinalPeacock, Fubo
2 p.m.100mMen'sSemifinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
2:30 p.m.Hammer ThrowMen'sFinalPeacock, Fubo
2:35 p.m.800mWomen'sSemifinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
3:10 p.m.1500mMen'sSemifinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
3:50 p.m.100mMen'sFinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo

Monday, Aug. 5

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
4:05 a.m.400m HurdlesMen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
4:10 a.m.Discus ThrowMen'sRound 1 Peacock, Fubo
4:40 a.m.Pole VaultWomen'sRound 1 Peacock, Fubo
4:50 a.m.400m HurdlesWomen'sRepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5:20 a.m.400mMen'sRepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5:55 a.m.400mWomen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
6:50 a.m.200mWomen'sRepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
1:05 p.m.Pole VaultMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
1:10 p.m.300m SteeplechaseMen'sRound 1NBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:05 p.m.200mMen'sRound 1NBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:35 p.m.Discus ThrowWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:55 p.m.200mWomen'sSemifinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:20 p.m.5000mWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:50 p.m.800mWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
4:05 a.m.1500mWomen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
4:20 a.m.Javelin ThrowMen'sRound 1 Peacock, Fubo
4:50 a.m.110m HurdlesMen'RepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5:15 a.m.Long JumpWomen'sRound 1 Peacock, Fubo
5:20 a.m.400mWomen'sRepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
6 a.m.400m HurdlesMen'sRepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
6:30 a.m.200mWomen'sRepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
1:45 p.m.400m HurdlesWomen'sSemifinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:02 p.m.Hammer ThrowWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:20 p.m.Long JumpMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:30 p.m.400mMen'sSemifinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3 p.m.1500mMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:20 p.m.3000m SteeplechaseWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:50 p.m.200mWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
1:30 a.m.35kmMixedFinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
4:10 a.m.High JumpMen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
4:15 a.m.100m HurdlesWomen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
4:25 a.m.Javelin ThrowWomen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5 a.m.5000mMen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5:45 a.m.800mMen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
6:35 a.m.1500mWomen'sRepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
1:05 p.m.Pole VaultWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
1:10 p.m.110m HurdlesMen'sSemifinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
1:25 p.m.Triple JumpMen'sRound 1NBC, Peacock, Fubo
1:40 p.m.400m HurdlesMen'sSemifinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:07 p.m.200mMen'sSemifinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:30 p.m.Discus ThrowMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:45 p.m.400mWomen'sSemifinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:20 p.m.400mMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:45 p.m.3000m SteeplechaseMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo

Thursday, Aug. 8

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
4:25 a.m.Shot PutWomen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
4:35 a.m.100m HurdlesWomen'sRepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5:10 a.m.4x100m RelayWomen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5:35 a.m.4x100m RelayMen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
6 a.m.800mMen'sRepechageUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
2 p.m.Long JumpWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:05 p.m.1500mWomen'sSemifinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:30 p.m.Javelin ThrowMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:05 p.m.400m HurdlesWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:25 p.m.200mMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:50 p.m.110m HurdlesMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo

Heptathlon events

Time (ET)EventTV/live stream
4:05 a.m.100m HurdlesPeacock, Fubo
5:05 a.m.High JumpPeacock, Fubo
1:05 p.m.Shot PutPeacock, Fubo
2:35 p.m.200mPeacock, Fubo

Friday, Aug. 9

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
4:40 a.m.4x400m RelayWomen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5:05 a.m.4x400m RelayMen'sRound 1USA Network, Peacock, Fubo
5:30 a.m.800mMen'sSemifinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
6:05 a.m.100m HurdlesWomen'sSemifinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
1:15 p.m.4x100m RelayWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
1:30 p.m.4x100m RelayMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
1:40 p.m.Shot PutWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2 p.m.400mWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:10 p.m.Triple JumpMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:55 p.m.10,000mWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:50 p.m.400m HurdlesMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo

Heptathlon events

Time (ET)EventTV/live stream
4:05 a.m.Long JumpPeacock, Fubo
5:20 p.m.Javelin ThrowPeacock, Fubo
2:15 p.m.800mPeacock, Fubo

Saturday, Aug. 10

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
2 a.m.MarathonMen'sFinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo
1:05 p.m.High JumpMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
1:30 p.m.800mMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
1:40 p.m.Javelin ThrowWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
1:45 p.m.100m HurdlesWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2 p.m.5000mMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
2:25 p.m.1500mWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:10 p.m.4x400m RelayMen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo
3:20 p.m.4x400m RelayWomen'sFinalNBC, Peacock, Fubo

Sunday, Aug. 11

Time (ET)EventGenderRoundTV/live stream
2 a.m.MarathonWomen'sFinalUSA Network, Peacock, Fubo

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Brendan OSullivan

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Brendan O'Sullivan is an editorial intern for Sporting News, joining in 2024. He previously worked at Newsday on Long Island, New York after graduating from Quinnipiac University.