Dowling grad Karissa Schweizer qualifies for Olympic women's 5,000-meter final

Dowling grad Karissa Schweizer qualifies for Olympic women's 5,000-meter final

Big Grove Brewery in Des Moines hosted a watch party for Dowling grad Karissa Schweizer competing in the Paris Olympics.

Former Mizzou star Karissa Schweizer reaches Olympic 5,000-meter final

Schweizer will run in the final Monday at 2:10 p.m. CDT.

Sha’Carri Richardson wins Olympic debut heat, qualifies for 100m semis

By EDDIE PELLS SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Sha’Carri Richardson blazed through a no-fuss opening round in the 100 meters Friday, winning her first-ever race at the Olympics in 10.94 seconds to easily qualify for the semifinals. Wearing neon green shoes, which contrasted well against the bright purple track, the American captured the first of eight first-round races on the opening day of track action at a jam-packed Stade de France. Also making it…

Karissa Schweizer qualifies for 5000m final in Paris Olympics

PARIS -- Urbandale native Karissa Schweizer is moving on to the 5000m final at the Paris Olympics! Only the top eight runners in each qualifying heat make it to the finals and Schweizer made it in with the 8th spot in the first qualifying heat Friday with a time of 14:49:64. She will run in the final on August 5th 2:10 p.m. CT. Previous stories: Olympian Karissa Schweizer The two-time Olympian and Dowling Catholic alum is also competing …

Sha’Carri Richardson easily qualifies for Paris Olympics 100m semifinal

Richardson, a Dallas native who went to Carter High School, will run in the 100m semifinals on Saturday.