Did they break up just before Valentine’s Day? Well, it sure looks like it! Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman—track and field’s favorite maybe-couple—who had everyone talking since that hug at the 2023 World Championships, might be done. From long drives to cheering each other secretly to training under the same coach, their bond appeared strong but recent signs suggest otherwise. According to SCR’s Instagram account, she has unfollowed Coleman on Instagram, though he still follows her. Is this just a cute couple squabble, or are we witnessing the end of their sprint to love?

Even Sha’Carri Richardson’s last two Instagram stories seemed to hint at something. In one, she sat alone in a car, showing off her straight hair extensions with the caption “Solo.” Was that a clue? Then, in the next story, she shared her song pick of Beyonce—“Me, Myself, and I.” A message, perhaps, that she’s embracing solo life? Only time will tell. But wait! Well, well, well… that didn’t last long!

Just a few hours later, they’re back following each other like nothing happened. Crisis averted? Maybe. And as if to prove all is good, Coleman hit Instagram with a fresh fit check, captioning it, “Super Bowl weekend in the Bayou.” But guess who’s rolling with Coleman? Yup, Richardson! She shared a story of herself strolling through the elevator, and then—surprise!—in her next story, she showed Coleman, but it wasn’t just Coleman in the spotlight. Richardson flaunted her own stunning nail extensions, captioned, “wyoino!!” Looks like all is well in their world.

But let’s be real—the real mystery here is, what on earth made Sha’Carri hit that unfollow button in the first place?

Just a few weeks back, when Sha’Carri Richardson had her fresh new hair extensions, she had paired the look with a cool gray jacket and an eye-catching red bag, which fans speculated might have been a gift from Christian Coleman. Adding to the buzz, her caption read, “Red bag from babe 🥰 Bundles from me.” She even shared a story on Instagram of the two going on a drive together, making their bond seem stronger than ever. But now? Things appear to have shifted.

Even on the 9th of January 2025, Sha’Carri once again sparked speculation when she posted an Instagram story featuring Coleman. The clip had shown him casually dressed in an all-black t-shirt and Nike joggers as they chatted against a rustic farm backdrop—complete with playful animal emojis and the caption “Farm Trip”.  Even before that, she had posted a similar story, showing off Coleman’s sharp gray tracksuit with the caption “Da One” and a relieved face emoji. Remember their necklace?

Last year, Sha’Carri was even spotted wearing a gold necklace with the initials “SC,” which Coleman had previously been seen wearing as well.  And in the Paris 2024 Olympics, where both sprinters competed and were often seen together at the USA vs. France men’s basketball gold medal game. Though Richardson sat in the front row with other stars due to her popularity, they were later seen leaving the venue together. Beyond public appearances, Sha’Carri had been a quiet but steadfast supporter of Coleman. But with her recent solo-themed posts and the “Me, Myself, and I” song choice, fans are left wondering—has their love story come to an end?

The internet can’t handle Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman’s drama

Fans were in full detective mode after noticing some social media drama. “Wait… when did Sha’Carri and Christian break up?! They’re not on each other’s pages anymore!” one fan panicked. Another chimed in, “Sha’Carri just unfollowed Christian—this is NOT a drill. Looks like they’re done!” But hold up—before we declare the end of an era, let’s not forget how much Sha’Carri has supported Coleman through thick and thin.

After his rough performance in the men’s 4x100m relay, which led to a team disqualification, she didn’t just stay quiet—she reposted his Instagram story with a song in the background, basically saying, “I got you.” And let’s be real, her support wasn’t just for show—she showed up to almost all of Coleman’s races last season, even when she wasn’t competing. Their cryptic posts only added to the mystery, like when Coleman wrote, “Numb to the pain, comfortable in the rain🦍,” and Sha’Carri reshared it, adding, “His story is history” with infinity emojis.

Another fan jumped in with, “The streets are saying Sha’Carri and Christian broke up!” while someone else added, “Sha’Carri be ruthless—breaking up during Valentine’s week is CRAZY!!” But let’s be real—Sha’Carri knows exactly what’s best for her, and if something isn’t right, she’s never one to stay silent. Need a reminder? Just think back to her last relationship—she’s always been vocal about protecting her peace!

In 2022, Sha’Carri Richardson dropped some hard truths about her past relationship with Jamaican athlete Janeek Brown. Taking to Instagram, she revealed that Brown had not only physically mistreated her but also stolen from her. And despite all that, the 24-year-old said she still tried to protect her, even when her own family had ridiculed her for it.

Janeek Brown, on the other hand, didn’t exactly take full accountability. In an interview, she admitted to being ab*sive but then shrugged it off, suggesting Sha’Carri was just looking for attention. Instead of showing much remorse, Brown shifted the focus to her own struggles, saying she had been dealing with personal issues at the time. She even implied that if Richardson really had a problem, she should take legal action. Her response didn’t sit well with many, as it came across as dismissive rather than apologetic.

One more fan added, “Man we missed out on such good genes, imagine what the kid from the couple could grow up to. Such a tragic loss” And honestly, they’re not wrong. Christian Coleman is out here with a 9.76 personal best in the 100m—making him the sixth-fastest man in history—plus a 19.85 in the 200m. Meanwhile, Sha’Carri Richardson has been lighting up the track, snagging her first world title in the 100m with a blazing 10.65, grabbing a bronze in the 200m (21.92), and even securing silver in Paris. With genes like that, their kid would’ve basically been born in spikes, ready to break records straight out of the womb!

But wait! Everything seems to be back to normal because they’re following each other again.