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“Love This”: Despite Rivalry, Sha’Carri Richardson’s Rare Heartwarming Moment With Jamaican Competitor Goes Viral

Published 04/11/2023, 6:24 AM EDT

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Rising from her controversial past, American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has come a long way in her career. The athlete was a strong contender and made it through the Tokyo Olympics trials, before facing suspension. After an arduous wait and constant criticism, she made a comeback by winning the recent Miramar Invitational 100m race.

Fans have been appreciating the sprinter’s recent wins and achievements. However, what won them over was a heartwarming moment between her and Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson. At the recent sprinting event, fans captured the athletes sharing a happy moment.

All smiles for Sha’Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson

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The Miramar Invitational saw some of the finest track and field stars participate in various categories. Coming in at an eye-popping 10.57s, Richardson aced the 100m sprint, garnering cheers for her comeback. Meanwhile, the women’s 400m witnessed champion sprinter Shericka Jackson come in at the third position.

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But what surprised fans the most was what happened beyond the track. In a viral video, fans captured Richardson and Jackson smiling at each other before going in for a hug. They laughed while the Jamaican patted the American on her head before walking away. Their infectious energy prompted smiles from everyone standing around them, witnessing the exchange.

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Fans had a lot to say about the video. Most of them appreciated and were even surprised by their friendship.

Expressing how much they “love this” moment between the two, many fans also adored the hug the rivals shared.

This race marked Richardson’s season beginning. However, she did not leave unscathed as fans critiqued the wind-aid surrounding the 100m event.

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Richardson’s impressive speed

Although the 10.57s was an impressive feat to achieve, many couldn’t help but take into account another factor. Sha’Carri Richardson’s successful sprint came with a wind aid of 4.1 m/s.

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Along with the wind aid, her speed totaled up to 10.77s. However, that’s still an impressive enough speed to go on and compete in further races. Now, the question remains whether or not Richardson would finally claim a place at the upcoming Olympics.

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Radha Iyer

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Radha Iyer is a sports writer at EssentiallySports, specializing in American sports. She holds a Master's degree in Media and Communications from a prestigious university. With over a year of experience as a content writer, Radha's passion for journalism and a keen eye for trends keeps her at the forefront of the industry.
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Nidhi Rana