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‘I’m not back, I’m better’: Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100m at US nationals

Sha'Carri Richardson wins the women's 100m finals on Friday during the US track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon.
Sha'Carri Richardson wins the women's 100m finals on Friday during the US track and field championships in Eugene, Oregon. Photograph: Ashley Landis/AP

Moments after she was introduced on the starting line, Sha’Carri Richardson reached to her head, pulled her trademark orange wig off and flung it onto the ground behind her.

Then, she took the next step on the long road to proving she’s the real deal.

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