Over the past four years, the U.S. women’s 4x100m relay team has emerged as a near-unstoppable force on the world stage—and according to sprint sensation Sha’Carri Richardson, much of that success can be credited to one man: Coach Dennis Mitchell.
Richardson recently opened up about Mitchell’s pivotal role in transforming the American relay squad into a gold-medal-winning machine. Under his guidance, the team has captured four consecutive major championship titles, solidifying their dominance in global sprinting events. And it’s not just a coincidence. The secret weapon? Mitchell’s Florida-based Star Athletics Club, where the core of the relay team trains together year-round.
At the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, the team delivered yet another electrifying performance. The quartet—Richardson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Twanisha Terry, and Kayla White—blazed to victory, leaving the competition behind in a decisive win. What made the triumph even more remarkable was the fact that all four sprinters are products of Mitchell’s training group, underscoring the strength and unity that come from consistent, focused coaching.
Richardson emphasized how Mitchell’s program doesn’t just hone physical talent but also builds chemistry and trust among teammates—key ingredients in a discipline where seamless baton exchanges and split-second timing can make or break a race. She credits the close-knit training environment and Mitchell’s high standards for pushing each athlete to perform at their best, both individually and as a team.
With the relay team’s continued dominance and a coach who clearly understands how to get the best out of his athletes, the U.S. women look well-positioned to maintain their reign for years to come. And if Richardson’s words are anything to go by, Dennis Mitchell is not just building champions—he’s building a legacy.