Sha’Carri Richardson is a force to be reckoned with. On the third day of the World Athletics Championship, the 23-year-old LSU star surpassed two athletics legends on the Budapest tracks. Sha’Carri Richardson, who participated through lane 9, clocked in at 10.65 seconds, forcing Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce to take the second and third positions on the podium, respectively.
Richardson’s win has made waves in the track and field community. As fans gush over the 23-year-old who overcame hardships to win the event. However, one fan has gone viral for uniquely showing his appreciation for Richardson. The California-based artist posted the honorary praise on social media.
Sha’Carri Richardson receives an honorary Praise
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After Sha’Carri’s win, many fans expressed their love for the athlete’s staunch achievement. However, one Sha’Carri enthusiast has gone viral after posting an honorary tribute to the athlete. A California-based recording artist and producer named Prince Angelus posted an edit of Sha’Carri Richardson on Twitter with his song “Letter to Sha’Carri” inspired by the sprinter playing in the background.
Congrats #ShaCarriRichardson
"Letter To Shacarri" pic.twitter.com/umznK6BGWj
— PRINCE ANGELUS (@PRINCE_ANGELUS_) August 22, 2023
In the video, Richardson is seen celebrating and waving her country flag in the air, while Angelus sings about her achievement in the song. The artist, while appreciating Sha’Carri Richardson’s talent, sang the lyrics “Girl, you’re talented, and they can never take it. ” Further, while referring to the torment Richardson faced during the past two years, the artist sang, “They want to humble black women, but the way she walks.” Sha’Carri Richardson’s comeback has truly inspired many people as the athlete’s 2023 achievements were more than just a milestone. The 23-year-old’s comeback highlighted bouncing back stronger after facing setbacks.
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Her impressive comeback on the field
The past two years have been rough for Sha’Carri Richardson. The athlete, after facing doping allegations, was banned from the big games and faced a huge deal of torment. However, Sha’Carri Richardson has bounced back stronger. The 23-year-old started her comeback with back-to-back record-breaking wins in Oregon and claimed her US track and field championship. And on the third day of the world athletics championship, Sha’Carri Richardson sealed her comeback with a perfect win.
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From being canceled by the world to getting honorary praise from fans, Sha’Carri Richardson has come a long way. Hopefully, the athlete will continue to secure more achievements in the future and etch her name in track and field history forever.
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