Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas steer U.S. women to gold medal in 4×100 relay

SAINT-DENIS, France – A gold medal is coming back to the U.S. in the women’s 4×100 relay.

The star-powered U.S. women’s relay team featuring Gabby Thomas and Sha’Carri Richardson, as well as Melissa Jefferson and Twanisha Terry, cruised to first place in the event, running a season-best 41.78.

Great Britain took second with a time of 41.85 and Germany ran a season-best for third in 41.97.

Thomas ran a good third leg but she was in third position when she handed the baton off to Richardson. Richardson ran a superb anchor leg and brought the victory home for the U.S. in rainy conditions.