Sha’Carri Richardson had some words to say after crushing the 100-meter heat the world championships!
Richardson is currently trending on Twitter after crossing the finish line in just 10.92 seconds and making it look so easy while she made the big accomplishment. While approaching the finish line, Richardson pretended to wipe some sweat off of her eye brow to let folks know that the race was a breeze. After killing the race, Richardson had a few words to say about her performance and commented on what the world expects out of her.
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“The world, I’m not worried about the world anymore. I’ve seen the world be my friend I’ve seen the world turn on me, but at the end of the day I’ve always been with me, God has always been with me so being on this scale now..It’s my time it’s always been my time but now it’s my time to actually do it for myself and the people that felt like me and the people that look like me and the people that know the truth about themselves as well, I represent those people.
If you’re not familiar with Richardson’s story, back in June of 2021, Richardson won the women’s 100-meter race at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene, Oregon, with a time of 10.86 seconds. This victory earned her a spot on the U.S. Olympic team, and she was expected to compete in the 100-meter event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
However, shortly after her victory, it was revealed that Richardson had tested positive for marijuana during the trials. As a result, she received a one-month suspension from the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), which made her ineligible to compete in the 100-meter event at the Tokyo Olympics. Richardson acknowledged the positive drug test and explained that she used marijuana as a way to cope with the emotional stress of learning about the death of her biological mother. She accepted the consequences of her actions but expressed remorse and vowed to come back stronger, which she has!
Despite not being able to participate in the Olympics, Richardson’s talent and personality have made her a popular figure in the world of track and field.
After overcoming the public rage Richardson is back and better and winning on the track again. “In April, she ran a wind-aided 10.57 at the Miramar Invitational in Florida, the fourth-fastest all-conditions time ever recorded; the next month in Doha, Qatar, she tallied her first Diamond League win.” During a post-race interview after her victory, Richardson said, “I’m ready mentally, physically, and emotionally, and I’m here to stay,” adding, “I’m not back, I’m better.”