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World champion Sha'Carri Richardson credits the woman she is developing into after embracing changes and dealing with them on and off the track head-on.
Sha'Carri Richardson’s talents, coupled with her ‘superpowers’, have cemented her status as one of the most recognisable athletes in her sport.
The 24-year-old American won the 100m world title in Budapest in 2023 clocking a championship record of 10.65 seconds. The time ranks her joint fifth on the all-time list. She added the 200m bronze medal before winning the women’s 4x100m relay title at the same championships.
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12:30 - 24.12.2024
'They’re my kryptonite' - Sha'Carri Richardson on how emotional intelligence had helped build career after navigating tortuous times
American Sha'Carri Richardson explains why psychological adjustment has helped mold her into the athlete she is today and she can only get better.
Richardson upped the ante at this year’s Paris 2024 Olympics where she clinched the 100m silver medal and anchored the US quartet to victory in the relay event.
The US sprinting ace has come a long way since she first announced herself on the global scene, crediting the support from her people such as friends and family. While her inner circle provide Richardson with a crucial safety net, they also keep her in check should she step out of line.
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21:34 - 25.12.2024
'I bawled my eyes out' - Sha'Carri Richardson's rival Julien Alfred reveals simmering emotions after life-long career achievement
Julien Alfred upset a quality field in the 100m Olympic finals but her glory was even sweeter after flowing down favorite Sha'Carri Richardson in Paris.
“I feel like being with people who pour into me has shown me I’m everything that I know that I want to give out to the world, and I know I’m everything that I feel in myself,” Richardson told Olympics.com. She credited her true friends for sticking with her all throughout her journey even when she felt she was stuck.
“There was a time I felt stuck, and now I feel like I love the softness and femininity that I’m able to walk in. I have people that I know that if I fall backward, they’re right there.
“I know I have a community right here that understands, that cherishes me, as well as will correct me and let me know when I’m wrong. My relationships have definitely helped me be gentle with myself,” she added.
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