“Keep Me Grounded”: Sha’Carri Richardson Speaks on How Family Keeps Her Sane Amidst Paris Olympics Pressure

Sha’Carri Richardson is a glorious name in the history of the track-and-field community. She manages to shine through with her exquisite and bold fashion sense, candid statements, and, of course, her athletic prowess! Sha’Carri’s success cannot be summed up in a piece, yet her wins make her ‘one of the fastest women’ in the industry, with numerous track records down her name.

Richardson has resiliently been through the ebbs and flows of her career. Through the dark and her light, she has become a popular name since her freshman year in 2019, when she broke two precious world records on the same day! Post-retreat from the Tokyo Olympics, the star has not taken a single wrong step. Despite being a sharp athlete, she has been a dedicated child to her family, including her grandmother. The resilient champion shares an adorable bond with her. What do you think? Who would be Sha’Carri Richardson without her grandmother?

Sha’Carri Richardson opens up about her relationship with her family

Although Sha’Carri has never spoken about her parents publicly, she has been outspoken about her grandma, whom she refers to as ‘big momma.’ Her grandmother and aunt raised her in her childhood years. Moreover, on several occasions, the 24-year-old athlete mentioned that without her grandmother Betty Harp, there would be no Sha’Carri Richardson. In the new Netflix series featuring Sha’Carri Richardson, she stated, “They keep me grounded.” Her big momma has been the most prominent supporting force in her career for the longest time, and she keeps her connected to her roots.

This young, aggressive tigress on the track has never hesitated to embrace her vulnerable sides. From praising her family for being there on various occasions, rushing to her grandma post-Paris Olympics trials, and hugging her out of being overwhelmed to being in a state of emotional panic after the death of her biological mother and then testing positive for marijuana, she has come back stronger. And the last hurdle to cross is the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Sha’Carri’s ‘Olympic Dreams’

Sha’Carri was the most-awaited athlete of the Tokyo Olympics 2021 but was refrained from performing as she tested positive for THC, proactively Cannabis. Her retreat has been heartbreaking for her fans and others, yet Sha’Carri is back on track for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Sha’Carri Richardson qualified for 100 meters on the Hayward Field, clocking 10.71 s! As the American sprinter ran for 100 m and 200 m, her 100 m position was secured.

As Sha’Carri astonished the world with her ‘fastest 100 m’ to date, her 200 m still remained a distant dream. Unfortunately, a rare occurrence happened when Sha’Carri failed to claim her position in the 200 m, ranking fourth. Richardson will now be seen competing in the 400 x 100 m relay and 100 m at the Paris Olympics in 2024.