ShaCarri Richardson is now anOlympicmedal winner, and its a bright and brilliant silver.
Dallas-born Richardson is the reigning world champion in the event, having attained that title in Budapest last year.
Im better has become her catchphrase.
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No Jamaican womenwho had won gold in this event since 2008medaled.
Tia Clayton had a shot but placed seventh.
Amazingly, Fraser-Pryce had been in the 100-meter final every Games since Beijing in 2008.
When I get on the blocks, its about getting the job done.
Later, she added, Every race I have leading up to [the Olympics] matters too.
Thoroughly, it seems: ShaCarri Richardson is decisively on track.
Richardson will next run in the qualifiers for the womens 4x100 relay.