Essence | Sha’Carri Richardson Spikes Off: A Sprint to Greatness On and Off the Track

A few months after the Olympic Games in Paris, and a few days into the start of the new track and field training season, a graceful and grateful Sha’Carri Richardson tries on outfits for her first-ever ESSENCE cover shoot.  

Although on a photo set and far removed from any track and field arena, her frame appears braced to race. The glam team mills around her—checking the sizing of her dresses, working through options for accessories and reassuring her of how great she looks. They aren’t gassing her up, either. She looks amazing!  

With each person who enters the room eager to greet her, Richardson returns their sentiments with a gentle smile. Then, tuning out the busyness around her, she immerses herself in the moment— with a level of concentration only an athlete of her caliber can possess. She exudes an air of deep focus. She’s clearly enjoying the experience, but she’s also clearly locked in.  –read more–

Sha’Carri Richardson’s blistering, come-from-behind anchor leg ices 4x100m gold | Paris Olympics

Sha’Carri Richardson’s blistering, come-from-behind anchor leg ices 4x100m gold | Paris Olympics