The Stade de France was packed with fans cheering for Richardson, but 23-year-old Julien Alfred won the 100-meter title in 10.72 seconds, marking the largest margin in women’s Olympic 100 meters since 2008, when Jamaican star Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won by .20. Notably, the 27-year-old and her team were absent from the relay this year, CBS […]
Richardson believes track-and-field athletes don’t receive the same treatments as her peers in other disciplines. “Track&Field is not like other sports especially in America,” she tweeted. “The NBA, NFL have organizations to HELP their athletes, not exploit them. Y’all have no idea how many track athletes that don’t even have a base salary, there are […]
Sha’Carri Richardson is securing her spot as one of the top achievers in track and field ahead of the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. The athlete has been competing in the Los Angeles Grand Prix, where she recorded the fastest time for the women’s 100 m race this year. Rihanna congratulated her on her recent performance […]
Richardson also broke the meet record held by her late compatriot Tori Bowie, the 32-year-old Mississippi native who died last week. “I’m so blessed and thankful, I feel at peace,” Richardson told reporters after the race, according to the Diamond League. “I found my peace back on the track, and I’m not letting anything or […]
Track star Sha’Carri Richardson wonders why she was treated differently after Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva gets to compete after a failed drug test Track star Sha’Carri Richardson missed the last Olympics after testing positive for marijuana, now she’s calling on what she thinks is racial bias in drug testing in sports. It was recently […]
Track star Sha’Carri Richardson is known for her skills on the track and being outspoken personality. On Nov. 20 in a social media post she addressed critics who take offense to her social media posts. The 21-year-old was clear made it clear that she’s a Black woman first and athlete second. These comments come after […]
As Blavity previously reported, Richardson appeared to be on her way to the Olympics after winning the 100-meter race at the U.S. Olympic trials in June. But her dream was crushed when she tested positive for cannabis. The track star is now eager to get back to winning. “Sha’Carri is focused on running a good race since she […]
Elaine Thompson-Herah led the sweep for Jamaica with a record-breaking performance while Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won silver, NBC reported. Shericka Jackson took bronze for her country. Richardson was on her way to the Olympics after winning the 100-meter race at the U.S. Olympic trials in June. But the positive drug test derailed her plans. The 21-year-old said she had […]
Several high-profile figures celebrated important milestones in their careers this week while others provided new gifts to their fans. NBA superstar LeBron James reached his milestone this week when he became first NBA player to acquire $1 billion in career earnings while still active. James’ latest achievement comes after a successful debut of his movie, Space Jam: […]
Sha’Carri Richardson, America’s fastest woman has proven that anyone can overcome adversity after partnering with Kanye West for a Beats by Dre commercial. The ad, which dropped on Tuesday — just days before the Olympic games are slated to begin — features a 21-year-old Richardson. In it, West’s single “No Child Left Behind” from his new album Donda, plays. The […]