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EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 19: Sha’Carri Richardson reacts after competing in the Women’s 100 Meter Semi-finals on day 2 of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 19, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 19: Sha’Carri Richardson reacts after competing in the Women’s 100 Meter Semi-finals on day 2 of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 19, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Sha’Carri Richardson began her season with a big bang at the Miramar Invitational 2023. The sprinter who was previously wound up in her Tokyo Olympics controversy is gradually making a comeback. The wind-aided 100m race saw the best version of the track star as she swooped to finish at a spectacular speed. And fans can’t stop discussing it.
While netizens on Twitter went berserk with their comments and compliments, fellow athletes also didn’t hold back. From ex-NFL stars to NBA legends, all poured in with their best wishes for Richardson. Let’s take a look at one of the special comments the sprinter received.
Sha’Carri Richardson put up a spectacular show
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The Miramar Invitational witnessed some of the big names in the track and field domain. From Sha’Carri Richardson to Twanisha Terry and Melissa Jefferson, everyone made their presence worthwhile. When it came to the 100m run, Richardson stormed in at an impressive speed of 10.57s. This would be the 4th quickest women’s 100m of all time, if not for the wind assistance.
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EUGENE, OREGON – JUNE 19: Sha’Carri Richardson reacts after competing in the Women’s 100 Meter Semi-finals on day 2 of the 2020 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Team Trials at Hayward Field on June 19, 2021 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)
Many were happy to see the sprinter get back on track after her suspension from the Tokyo Olympics on account of testing positive for THC. While officials then adjusted her speed according to the wind, she still managed a time of 10.77s. The insane speed record brought in many comments from fans all across the world.
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But amidst thousands of people, fellow athletes also chimed in with their support for the sprinter. Ex-NFL linebacker-turned-analyst Emmanuel Acho was quite impressed by Richardson’s feat and had a single-word response followed by reporting what happened on the track. “WOW”, he exclaimed as he went on to note, “4th fastest women’s 100m time EVER!”.
WOW. Sha’Carri Richardson just ran a 10.57!!! The 4th fastest women’s 100m time EVER!
*4th fastest all condition time- as the wind was 4.1 m/s, above the 2.0 wind legal limit* pic.twitter.com/BQdx316Aim
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) April 8, 2023
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After facing a lot of flak from the internet, Richardson is finally shining through the track and field domain to make a name for herself. She has often spoken up about her feelings, especially when criticisms came in after the Tokyo Olympics trials. Calling herself “mature, yet immature”, the star previously appealed to the world to be kind to her. Although now that she had a great beginning to the season, let’s see how the track treats her.
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