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“She a Beast”: Sha’Carri Richardson’s Rumored Boyfriend and US Star Christian Coleman Credits Her for Empowering Women Sports

Published 04/19/2024, 7:45 AM EDT

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During Christian Coleman’s successful run at the Indoor World Championships, Sha’Carri Richardson‘s absence from the season opener has been noticeable. While she hasn’t been on the tracks, Richardson has maintained an active presence on social media. Recently, her online activity has taken an intriguing turn, capturing spectators’ attention. In the world of athletics, a new power couple is making waves both on and off the track. 

Sha’Carri Richardson and U.S. sprinting sensation Christian Coleman, rumored to be dating, are not only setting records but also inspiring a generation. Recently, in a press conference, Coleman spoke out about the impact Richardson has had on empowering women in sports. He highlighted her achievements both as an athlete and as a beacon of empowerment, calling her a beast.

Christian Coleman’s nice words for Sha’Carri Richardson’s legacy in women’s sports

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Recently on X, the official account of the Wande Diamond League posted the press conference video of US sprinter Coleman with the caption, “She’s a beast. @__coleman is full of love for fellow star @itsshacarri.” These were the words that Christian used when showering his rumored girlfriend, Sha’Carri Richardson, with praise. When he was asked to talk about the charisma and hype around Sha’Carri Richardson, he answered with a little smile, “She’s a person. I think somebody who’s at the forefront at women empowerment. Women’s sports is like taking it to a whole different level.”

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Further, he praises Sha’Carri, saying, “A lot of them are her fans, not just because, men or women, she’s just a beast like you know.” Coleman doesn’t even stop there, continuing to appreciate Richardson, indicating her having a ‘special talent’ and that she could take sports to a new height. He also shared in excitement, “I’m a fan too; I’m excited to watch; she’s an inspiration, and I’m inspired by her too.”

On numerous occasions, the track and field legends couldn’t even stop showing affection to one another. One such event was the 4*100 meter relay in the World Artistic Championship, when Richardson won the relay and Coleman couldn’t resist the excitement that he came running to her and lifted her. Her notable appearance at the Millrose Games to cheer on Christian Coleman, coupled with a recent social media post celebrating Coleman’s special day, has piqued curiosity among followers. Adding to the buzz, Coleman’s recent praise for Sha’carri has now become a topic of discussion, creating waves among fans.

Moments of togetherness that sparked the dating rumors

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Christian Coleman has never left a chance to praise Sha’Carri; whenever he gets a hold, he just has good things to say about her. As such, on her birthday, Coleman posted a heartwarming message for Richardson, calling her a ‘legend’ and posting, “Happy birthday to the legend, the flyest and the coolest Kobe Year!@itssShaCarri”. Even though Richardson is not behind, she has also showered praise on her rumored boyfriend, Coleman, with almost the same message. She wished her boyfriend Coleman and penned, “Happy Birthday to a legend, a true icon_@_Coleman2”.

Their dating rumors came to light during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, when Track Spice posted about dating rumors of Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman on Facebook, fueling online speculation by posting, “Sha’carri Richardson and Christian Coleman SPOTTED getting awfully cozy and together everywhere in Budapest!!” After a fan spotted Sha’Carri and Coleman together at a McDonald’s outlet, news of their potential relationship surfaced just hours later. Despite the lack of official confirmation, fans have pieced together various instances to speculate that Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman might be in a relationship. While their relationship status remains a mystery, their future race events don’t. Both Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman are gearing up to compete in the upcoming season of the Diamond League.

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Anchal Ahuja

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Anchal Ahuja is a senior Olympic Sports Correspondent at EssentiallySports. With over 5 years of experience in journalism, Anchal decided to pursue her love for sports and cover various pathways of the Olympics. She actively covers swimming, track and field, and gymnastics.
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Sheldon Pereira