“This Is How You Fight Back”: Two Years After Struggles, Sha’Carri Richardson Is Turning Heads in Track and Field
Published 05/31/2023, 9:13 AM EDT
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While Sha’Carri Richardson has thrilled fans with her wins in the Miramar Invitational, Doha Diamond League meet, and Kip Keino Classic, her journey hasn’t been easy. Receiving negative publicity after failing to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics after the detection of marijuana in her body, the Dallas tracks star went through a difficult phase. Several fans who downplayed her achievements and compared her with Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce also made it important for the athletics champion to prove herself.
Recently, Richardson once again awed fans with her performance at the Los Angeles Grand Prix event. Richardson participated in the semi-finals of this event where she finished the race in a mere 10.90 seconds. This helped her qualify for the last round. Though the tracks and field athlete opted out of this last round apparently due to body pain, she was proud of having given her best in the event’s semifinals. Elated, the tracks athlete shared an amazing glimpse of her memorable race in the Los Angeles Grand Prix on Instagram.
Sha’Carri Richardson’s unforgettable race
This race was held on 27th May, a day before the Diamond League meet in Rabat. Richardson spared no effort in this race and was given stiff competition by other athletes like Marie-Josee Ta Lou and Aleia Hobbs. The Dallas tracks athlete was only defeated by the Ivorian sprinter Marie-Josee Ta Lou who completed the race in 10.88 seconds. In the image Richardson uploaded in her recent Instagram post, she can be seen raising her hands in celebration, delighted at her amazing performance at the event.
Reacting to this post, fans gave intriguing reactions about how Richardson had given a strong reply to critics. A fan also hinted at a massive event in which Richardson is expected to participate.
Sha’Carri Richardson moves fans with her performance
Many fans gave amusing reactions about how Richardson overcame obstacles by people who tried to pull her down. A comment read, “They tried to knock sis off her spot she back like she never left!!! Laser beam focus.” The fan apparently refers to the fact that Richardson was not allowed to run in the 100m races in Kenya and Botswana. Later, another fan wrote, “This is how you fight back. I am proud of you Queen! Said by a proud Jamaican.”
Later, a fan said, “Shees has been winning a lot lately but it won’t make news. ..negativity always makes news and that’s sad.. CONGRATULATIONS.” Afterwards, a fan said, “Her makeup speed is insane. Once she gets out of the driving zone it’s over!!!” Post this, a fan also responded, “Can’t wait until the Olympics.”
Fans’ reactions are proof of how they are inspired by Richardson’s amazing comeback despite her struggles. It remains to be seen whether Richardson can keep giving such wonderful performances consistently in upcoming races.
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Brandon Gabriel
