After Shocking Withdrawal In Last Race, Sha’Carri Richardson To Return To Track

Published 06/04/2023, 10:22 AM EDT

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Sha’Carri Richardson’s athletic career has certainly been rocky. In high school, early running practices helped her achieve 100-meter sprint titles. She continued her winning streak when she ran the ninth-fastest time in 100-meter history at LSU, continuing her winning streak. Her upward trajectory saw an expected blow when a failed marijuana test prevented her from competing in the Tokyo Summer Olympics.

In the most recent Los Angeles Grand Prix, Richardson withdrew from the women’s 100-meter dash, robbing fans of an intriguing sprint. However, her ever loyal fandom is anxiously awaiting her next participation in the Star Athletics Sprint Series to watch her successfully defend her 100-meter title.

Richardson is all set to float on the Montverde track

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Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, will host the ninth Star Athletics Sprint Series on June 10, 2023. The presence of Olympians, world champions, and athletes of the highest caliber is the highlight of the annual sprint event. Fans and competitors are looking forward to the promising Sprinters Series. Renowned athlete Jenna Prandini would compete with Richardson in yet another 100-meter title clash.

A highlight of the 2022 Star Athletics Sprint Series was the battle between Richardson and Jenna Prandini, with both athletes turning in strong performances in the 100-meter race. Richardson won the 100-meter final with a time of 10.73 seconds and a wind-legal time. However, despite advancing to the finals, she withdrew from the USATF L.A. Grand Prix in May 2023 because of cramps.

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The American sprinter is renowned for shocking fans by making incredible comebacks after setbacks. As for the upcoming event, the 23-year-old athlete has owned the sprint titles at the Star Athletics Sprint Series every year since her debut in 2020.

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Richardson can’t be outrun easily

With a record time of 22:00 seconds, Richardson won the 200-meter competition at the 2020 Star Athletics Sprint Showcase. The 30-day suspension from the tracks back then, which is considered a “wild” setback in her career history, only tested her resilience and determination.

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Richardson bounced back in the women’s 100-meter race at the Star Athletics Sprint Series in 2022 with a time of 10.73 seconds. The sprinter’s victory at the competition marked a continuation of her prowess in the sport. Although Richardson has proven she is a gifted sprinter with the ability to keep excelling in the sport, fans are always on the edge waiting for her upcoming event.

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Divya Purohit

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Divya Purohit is a sports writer at EssentiallySports specializing her coverage in American sporting events. She recently found US Sports writing to be a niche that she enjoys and began following sports. Divya enjoys researching and creating various pieces of articles.
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