Sha'Carri Richardson talks on the relationship she shares with Jamaican track stars

ATHLETICS Sha'Carri Richardson talks on the relationship she shares with Jamaican track stars

Abigael Wafula 09:36 - 16.09.2023

The American will be up against Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson at the Prefontaine Classic and she has disclosed the type of relationship they share.

Reigning World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson will be renewing her rivalry with her Jamaican foes at the Prefontaine Classic.

The American will be up against World 200m Shericka Jackson and multiple Olympic champion Elaine Thompson and she has assured her fans that it’s all love as they go to compete.

Richardson observed that there was no relationship between Jamaicans and Americans and she wanted to restore that on her comeback to the track.

Speaking about her relationship with the Jamaicans, she said: “I’ve enjoyed creating a sisterhood that a lot of people felt like it was impossible."

"And no matter what nobody says, I know that my demeanor and vibe have helped create that. I love sisterhood and I love women. It makes me excited to see those things by the end of the day.

"We may have ultimate respect for each other but when we get on that track we know that we want to come out first no matter what.”

She added that when she races tonight, her main focus will be to execute the race well and she believes it will all work in her favour.

Competing on home soil, she will definitely have some pressure but that does not bother her.

“The most important thing for me is execution. Time and placement are just bonuses to the execution. If I go and I execute the race well according to how the coach has taught me, I will be happy,” she said.