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.