Sanya Richards-Ross already knows she’ll head home to the United States with at least one gold medal — the one she won in the 400 meters.
And Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s luggage will be a little heavier on her way back to Jamaica, thanks to her Olympic title in the 100.
Nothing wrong with wanting to add something extra from the 200 meters on Wednesday night, too, even if Richards-Ross insists she isn’t stressing out about finishing first in another track final at the London Games.
“This is gravy. Definitely gravy. I don’t feel any pressure when I come out here. This is just a lot of fun for me,” Richards-Ross said after running hard to the end and outleaning Fraser-Pryce to win their 200 semifinal heat in 22.30 seconds on Tuesday night, setting up a showdown for the gold.
“I really, really want to grab a medal,” Richards-Ross added, “but either way, I’m still an Olympic champion.”
Call this race the bonus round.
An impressive field will line up to decide the 200, including two-time defending champion Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica, two-time runner-up Allyson Felix of the U.S., and 100 silver medalist Carmelita Jeter of the U.S.
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