Sha'Carri Richardson makes a revolutionary move to stop athletes exploitation in the US

Sha'Carri Richardson is one of the top favourites for the 100m Olympic title in Paris

Sha'Carri Richardson makes a revolutionary move to stop athletes exploitation in the US

Funmilayo Fameso 20:56 - 03.07.2023

Sha'Carri Richardson has called for athletes meeting, centered around the exploitation of her colleagues in the US.

Sprints sensation Sha'Carri Richardson is on a mission to stop the exploitation of athletes, especially in the US.

Richardson, who will be competing at the US trials from July 5th - 9th in a bid to make the team to the World Championships to Budapest, released an Instagram video proposing a strategic meeting.

Sha'Carri Richardson does it again, jogs 10.73w in Florida
Sha'Carri Richardson runs professionally for Nike

The meeting will be between athletes, especially those coming for the trials, and discuss major decisions made on their behalf without athletes having a say.

"...If you as an athlete has an issue with the things that are going on within track and field in the United States, the changes that are going on, the decisions that are being made, everything that we as athletes has no say on," she said.

"Not knowing who to turn, not knowing who to complain to, I just want to drop a link for an idea for all of us to come together and actually sit down,

"And actually come up with a strategy as athletes to create a voice for ourselves and create an actual organization to what we know that is going to impact and build us as athletes and to build our sport in the United States and not just continue to exploit us."

Her initiative comes from a series of complaints and controversies surrounding the trials, as athletes have been complaining about the sudden increase in the cost of flight tickets, accommodation, feeding, transportation in Oregon.

There are also reports that Nike had a contract agreement with USATF that senior athletics championships will always take place in Oregon, without the knowledge or consulting the athletes and the accessibility/high cost of living of the state for travelers.

Richarson is a favourite for the US 100m win and the world title in Budapest after her outstanding performances this season.

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