“2025 owes me nothing but I am thankful for what this year has revealed and allowing the tone to be set for the rest of my life. I am Sha’Carri Richardson & there is so much more to come, just wait and see ⏳! You have to dig through dirt to get to the treasure,” wrote Richardson from Japan’s National Stadium, reflecting on a season filled with setbacks. From a fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Golden Grand Prix (11.47) to a ninth-place run at the Prefontaine Classic (11.19), the American sprinter struggled to find her peak form. Even at the USATF Championships, a promising 11.07 in the 100m prelims gave way to withdrawals and missed finals, while her only real highlight came in Brussels with a runner-up finish (11.08). And in Tokyo, the toughest blow arrived—Richardson was unable to defend her world 100m crown.

Is Sha’Carri Richardson Running in the USA 4x100m Relay at the WCH Tokyo 25?

The 100m world champion could not defend her title in the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships. “It is Meliscrsa Jefferson-Wooden in a championship record,” screamed the commentator as the training partner of the 2023 world champion crossed the line in 10.61s, breaking her 2023 record of fastest time in women’s 100 at worlds and also taking the 100m crown. Tina Calyton was second in 10.77s while Julien Afred came third in 10.84s.

Sha’Carri was fifth in her season best of 10.84s, behind Shericka Jackson (10.88).But her Tokyo hopes are not yet dead. Richardson will be making an appearance in the 4x100m because she ran the anchor legs in both the Paris Olympics (gold 41.78 seconds) and the 2023 Budapest Championships (gold in 41.03 seconds). So now her major focus will be the 4x100m that is to take place on September 20th.

How Much Prize Money Did Sha’Carri Richardson Earn at the World Athletics Championships 2025?

So, Richardson lost her world title, finishing fifth in the women’s 100m final at the Tokyo World Athletics Championships. How much does it get her? Let’s break down. In the World Champions, the reward prize structure for individual events is–

• Gold: $70,000
• Silver: $35,000
• Bronze: $22,000
• 4th–8th place: 4th place collects $16,000, 5th takes $11,000, 6th earns $7,000, 7th gets $6,000, and even 8th pockets $5,000.

So as of now, the 2023 World Champion has won US$11,000 in prize money. But there is a chance to earn more. US$80,000 will be awarded to the team that wins gold in the 4x100m relays, which would be further divided. So the best Richardson can have is an extra $5000, making her total $16,000. But if the fails to get the gold, this is how the reward prize structure for relays stands-

• Gold: $80,000
• Silver: $40,000
• Bronze: $20,000
• 4th–8th place: 4th place receives $16,000, 5th place is awarded $12,000, 6th place earns $8,000, 7th place gets $6,000, and 8th place takes home $4,000.

How Much Prize Money Did Masai Russell Make at the World Athletics Championships 2025?

“Of course. I mean, I’ve never come like fourth when it matters the most. So, it’s kind of unfortunate that, you know, I now know how it feels to be like so close to a medal, but still so far. So, you know, it is what it is.” Masai Russell said after she lost in the 100m hurdles at the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships. As an Olympic gold medalist, she was one of the favorites for the win, but her 12.44s could guarantee her 4th place.

Ditaji Kambundji crossed the line in 12.24 seconds for the gold. Tobi Amusan came second, finishing in 12.29 seconds, and the bronze went to Grace Stark, who recorded 12.34s. Now going back to the reward prize structure for individual events, a 4th place finish brings Masai Russell $16,000. This is what the Sha’Carri Richardson is getting at best, two events combined.

But nevertheless, fans only hope that after such a bad season full of on and off-track challenges, the Olympic gold medalist can finally catch a break in the 4x100m and win that race. Can she do it? Can Team USA do it?