Sha'Carri Can Break the World Record?

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August 26, 2026 | Edition #682

Hey Athletic Fans,

The 100m world record is one of the oldest track and field records, and people have expected many women to break it down in the past. From Allyson Felix to Shelly-Ann to Elaine Thompson-Herah, and the same is true for America’s Sha’Carri Richardson. Now, this coach thinks one change in Sha’Carri’s career would help her break it.

In other news, we have a 1984 Olympic gold medalist continuing her track and field dream alive and a hilarious scene from the Chinese ‘Robot Olympics’.

All that and more in today's edition of Essentially Athletics.






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While we are a day late, this 100mH run from Alaysha Johnson at Silesia Diamond League is one to look out for. Watch below 👇


On this day in 2004, An American 1-2-3 in the 200m medals at the Athens Olympics. In a historic race, Shawn Crawford wins gold in 19.79 ahead of Bernard Williams and Justin Gatlin.


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