US track and field star, Sha’Carri Richardson had an interesting 2021 season. Overall, the young sprinter proved she was here to dominate the sport in the upcoming seasons.

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Richardson rose to fame after her astonishing performance at the US Olympic trials. Acknowledging her stellar run at the American track, a documentary is set to be released, covering her achievement.

‘Sub Eleven Seconds’: Sha’Carri’s documentary to premiere at Sundance 2022

Rewinding back to June last year, 21-year-old Sha’Carri Richardson took over the headlines, as she clocked the incredible time of 10.72 seconds at the US Olympic trials, crossing the sub of 11 seconds. Hence, she became the American favorite to secure a podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

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While she could not make it to the mega games, because of her ban, she has now gained a huge fan base with her potential. A documentary titled, ‘Sub Eleven Seconds’ will be released at the Sundance Festival 2022, covering Richardson’s quest for an Olympic berth.

Notably, it’s a cinematic coverage of her heroics at the American trials, covering her path for ?10,000 hours.? The documentary is directed by Bafic, an award-winning artist and filmmaker. Moreover, celebrity designer, late Virgil Abloh, is the executive producer of the film. Recently, Richardson posted the first look of her documentary on Twitter.

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On the business end, Richardson is now looking forward to the 2022 season, to finish what she started last year.

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US trials fame, rivalries with Jamaicans: Sha’Carri Richardson and her 2021 season

The young prodigy missed out on her chance to showcase her skills in Tokyo. Fans backed her in her rough time and awaited her comeback. However, Richardson had a disappointing year, as she could not finish on the podium at the World Championships in 2021 post Olympics. Moreover, she also made headlines for her verbal and on-track rivalry with the Jamaicans.

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Sha’Carri was up against the Jamaican duo of Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce and Elaine-Thompson Herah. While she failed to perform well, her rivals had an incredible year. The Jamaicans took over the world record of the fastest women in 2021.

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However, 2022 might be the year Richardson finally lives up to her potential and claims. Notably, the young star has enough potential to reach new heights in her career. As the new season approaches, it will be a delight for fans to watch her documentary. Are you excited about ‘Sub Eleven Seconds’?

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Shreya Verma is a US Sports Content Strategist at EssentiallySports, with a focus on Olympic sports and athlete storytelling, covering beats like tennis, gymnastics, basketball, track and field, wrestling, and more. A qualified National Level air pistol shooter, she brings the unique perspective of both an athlete and a journalist to her work. Over the past four years at EssentiallySports, she has covered some of the biggest sporting stages, from managing the Olympic Sports desk during the Winter Olympics 2022 to spearheading the US Open 2025 coverage and content strategy. In 2024, she was on the ground in Paris for the Summer Olympics, where she interviewed legends and rising stars, including Carl Lewis, Laurie Hernandez, Fred Kerley, Noah Lyles, Quincy Hall, and Grant Holloway, who memorably offered her the chance to try on his gold medal. She also connected with icons and fan favorites such as Tom Brady, Katie Ledecky, Tara Davis & Hunter Woodhall, Andy Murray, Ilona Maher, Kevon Williams, Jonathan Owens, and Neeraj Chopra, while capturing emotional family perspectives from Nellie Biles, Jordan Chiles’ mother, Suni Lee’s mother, and Katie Ledecky’s brother, Michael. Her journalism is marked by authenticity, access, and a deep passion for highlighting perseverance and human connection in sports. Inspired by Olympic champions like Allyson Felix and Vincent Hancock, Shreya continues to carve her path as a storyteller.

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