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Colorful nails, lengthy lashes, and fiery hair. Who we are talking about? Yes, she is none other than Sha’Carri Richardson. Apart from dominating the track, the recent women’s 100m world champion is followed by millions for her fashion choices. But at some point, even a style icon like Richardson also has to ask for help.

The pro athlete seems to know the fact that help is always provided to those who ask for it. So Sha’Carri Richardson did not shy away from asking. She straight away took to social media for it.

A fashionable query from Sha’Carri Richardson

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Sha’Carri Richardson recently uploaded a story on her Instagram that showcased a tan brown colored jeans. The particular jeans featured a host of famous African-American women who have left a lasting legacy in society. Richardson herself also appears in the same jeans. And she seems to be absolutely in love with that. Therefore, she asked for help from her close to three million Instagram followers to locate the particular pair of jeans.

“P.S. Where can I get a pair of these jeans,” Sha’Carri Richardson captioned the story. She further wrote, “Legacy of Goddesses,” showing the impact those women had on society.

With that story, Richardson has once again expressed her inclination for fashion exclusives. Because of this eye for fashion, she is often compared to another great athlete.

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Richardson often draws comparisons to Florence Griffith-Joyner for her fashion sense on the track. Flo-Jo was known for her iconic sporting attires and her nails. In fact, the 100m and 200m world record holder used to work at a nail salon. Therefore, she had a grasp of how her nails would appear to the spectators. Many feel Richardson’s presence is similar to Flo-Jo’s.

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Eugene sets the stage for Richardson

Later this week, Sha’Carri Richardson will once again grace the track at the 2023 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene. So far this season in the 2023 Diamond League, Richardson has taken part in three women’s 100m events. She has won all three events in Doha, Silesia, and Zurich while sitting in 3rd position in the standings with 24 points. Her Jamaican colleague Shericka Jackson sits at 2nd while Ivorian Marie-Josee Ta Lou leads the standings with 32 points.

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With the finals almost on the horizon, fans will wait for another dazzling performance from Sha’Carri Richardson. It will be interesting to watch how the dazzle of Richardson spreads beyond the track with her offbeat fashion choices.

Read more: With Nails Longer Than Kylie Jenner’s, Sha’Carri Richardson Flaunts Her Million Dollar Smile After Perfect 10.88 Finish at Zurich Diamond League 2023