Grieving Biological Mother’s Demise, Sha’Carri Richardson Captures Powerful Luck Before Diamond League

Sha’Carri Richardson is wishing herself luck as she prepares for the Paris Olympics 2024. Richardson has emerged as one of the biggest track and field athletes of the US by clinching the World Championship gold in 2023. Unfortunately, the sad demise of her mother back in 2021 pegged back her Olympic dreams significantly. Shattered by the sudden loss, Richardson took to smoking marijuana, after which she was banned from the US National Team. 

Richardson later clarified that she did drugs in Oregon, where it was legal. Since then, her grandmother, who has predominantly raised Richardson, helped her compose herself. And now when the 24-year-old is waiting at the doorstep of another Olympics, Richardson sees her grandmother blessings as a necessary conduit.

Sha’Carri Richardson posts her goodluck charm ahead of her season opener

Sha’Carri Richardson is all set to begin her Paris journey from April 6, at the Miramar Invitational. However, days before the event, Richardson posted a wholesome picture of her grandmother, Betty Harp, in her Instagram story that showcased the athlete’s love for her. Incidentally, the snap was a screenshot of Richardson’s wallpaper, and a closer look at the story would also reveal that it carried a deep meaning. 

The screenshot was taken exactly at 11:11, and the number was significant. For the uninitiated, the number 11:11 is considered as a ‘master number’. It is also believed to be a source of enlightenment, insight, and intuition. Most people consider the number as a goodluck charm and usually make a wish after seeing the number. 

Thus, it was evident that Sha’Carri Richardson deemed her grandmother as her goodluck charm and a source of enlightenment. Ahead of her stint in the Miramar Invitational, Richardson wanted to receive the blessings of Betty Harp. However, while the glory of Richardson’s athletic career is well known, not much is known about her grandmother’s contribution in her life. 

Betty Harp’s influence on Sha’Carri Richardson

Born to Shayaria Richardson, Sha’Carri has not opened up much on their relationship. However, her heavily intertwined relationship with her grandmother, Betty Harp, is wholesome. Harp played a significant part in raising Sha’Carri since childhood. It was her constant support that pushed the 24-year-old to pursue track and field. While reminiscing of her grandmother’s influence in her life, the athlete said, “Without them, there would be no me. Without my grandmother, there would be no Sha’Carri Richardson. So my family is my everything. My everything until the day I’m done.” 

Sha’Carri Richardson received one of her biggest gifts when John Kincade Stadium in Dallas was renamed after her. This was right after Sha’Carri became the fastest woman in the world. While cutting the ribbon on the auspicious occasion of Sha’Carri Richardson day (November 10), the athlete brought her grandma along with her to extend her gratitude. She also ran into Betty Harp’s arm soon after becoming the fastest woman in 2021. Now, with her sights fixed on Paris, Betty Harp’s blessings will surely help her achieve her once unfulfilled dream. 

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