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World's fastest woman Sha'Carri Richardson has revealed the reason behind debuting with her natural hair at the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene.
At the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene, one thing that stood out aside the event winners on the night was Sha'Carri Richardson racing with her natural hair for the first time.
The newly crowned world champion was competing for the first time since winning the world title in Budapest, and she got everyone talking when she lined up on the track in her beautiful afro-natural hair.
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It was the first time she raced without a wig on or braids, and despite her finishing fourth in the race with Jamaica's Shericka Jackson (10.70s), Marie-Josee Ta Lou (10.75s), and Elaine Thompson-Herah (10.79s) ahead of her, the spectators at the stadium and athletics enthusiasts couldn't stop talking about her look.
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18:44 - 26.09.2023
Reactions as Sha’carri Richardson runs with her natural hair for the first time ever
Sha'Carri Richardson gets fans talking, as she raced with her natural hair for the first time.
The American speedster has now revealed the inspiration behind the look in an insightful interview with @_realtalkwithtee.
"I told my coach at the beginning of the season that if I go 10.6 I'll run with my natural hair because he loves my naturalness and everybody loves my natural hair.
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Sha'Carri Richardson: 3 growth tips that helped me become a better athlete and person
Sha'Carri Richardson was very expressive as she shared the growth tips that helped her become a better athlete and person this season.
"So when I crossed the finish line at the World Championship and I won with a Championship Record of 10.65, I had to come out with my natural afro. So here she is, here is the crown," said an excited Richardson.
The 23-year-old was one of the standout female athletes this year and is part of the eleven nominees for the World Athletics Women's Athlete of the Year Award.
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