Sha’Carri Richardson might not have started her track season just yet, but her name is already doing the rounds on the news. After all, she is the face of one of the best Nike campaigns in recent times and is turning heads. Taking all the limelight, Nike’s So Win campaign went viral instantly. But that’s not all. As Sha’Carri saw all the hype surrounding her, someone special debuted with her unreleased. If you guessed Christian Coleman, then you’re correct. But it wasn’t just Coleman who was supporting his girl with the hype. So who’s the other star?

Faith Kipyegon has been one of the biggest names in the middle-distance category for a long time now. Having won innumerable awards and accolades, Kipyegon holds several prestigious records. One of them is the flexibility of having the fastest time to run a mile. At present, Kipyegon’s record stands at 4:07.64 s. But she is not done yet! Together with Nike, Kipyegon released a new campaign named Breaking4.

This means Kipyegon will now try to break the barrier of 4 minutes while running a mile. And Sha’Carri Richardson cannot be happier. After all, Richardson also had one of her iconic t-shirts sell out in seconds. The black t-shirt, which had Richardson holding a medal, was wiped clean from Nike’s online store. And now, with one of her companions dropping a similarly ambitious approach, Richardson cannot help but extend her warm support. 

In a recently uploaded story on her Instagram, Richardson reposted Nike’s campaign for Kipyegon. While the campaign highlighted how ambitious the undertaking was, the Olympic 100m silver medalist looked more than assured about Kipyegon achieving the historic moment soon. Extending her warm support, Richardson hailed the Kenyan middle-distance runner, saying, “LEGEND.” Surely, the challenge that Kipyegon has taken is almost an impossible one. But with a legend like Kipyegon, anything is possible. 

For context, Kipyegon’s current record itself is a huge deal. And if she indeed manages to succeed in breaking the 4-minute mark, she will become the first female athlete to do so. Partnering with Nike, the sporting giant, will ensure that Kipyegon gets all the required help from the company. In what will be her steps towards achieving the goal, the Kenyan legend will be at the Stade Charlety on June 26, 2025.

Now, coming back to Sha’Carri Richardson, her situation with her track comeback is quite confusing at the moment. In fact, in the recently released list of the 28 finalized athletes for the upcoming World Relays, Sha’Carri Richardson’s name could not be found.

Sha’Carri Richardson’s no-show at the World Relays shook Team USA and fans

Sha’Carri Richardson did not represent Team USA at the recently concluded World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou. And this decision stunned fans and left the women’s 4x100m squad without its most electrifying star. When USATF dropped its 28-member roster on April 22, Richardson’s name was nowhere to be found, despite widespread anticipation of her long-awaited relay debut.

Once again, she skipped the baton stage, sparking fresh waves of speculation across the track and field world. The absence hit especially hard given the reshuffled lineup. None of the women who powered the U.S. to a dominant 41.85 in the Bahamas last year — including Gabby Thomas, Celera Barnes, Melissa Jefferson, or Sha’Carri—featured in Guangzhou.

 Instead, Olympic gold medalist Twanisha “TT” Terry, Richardson’s training partner, led a new-look squad alongside Mikiah Brisco and other emerging names. The baton exchanges were crisp, but the aura was undeniably different. While USATF provided no official reason for Richardson’s non-participation, possibilities ranged from individual training priorities to strategic rest.

What fans missed, however, was clear. It was just the chance to witness Sha’Carri blazing the anchor leg, potentially rewriting relay history. Instead, the spotlight shifted to the next wave of sprinters, eager to step into the void. And perhaps, redefine the narrative.