Love is definitely in the air! And this time Christian Coleman and Sha’Carri Richardson are not hiding it anymore. But before we get to the meat of the story…

For the unversed: The duo has never spoken publicly about their supposed relationship—they sparked dating rumors last year at the World Championships in Budapest, after Coleman dashed toward his rumored girlfriend and hugged her before anybody else, after the latter won gold in the US women’s 4x100m relay. Then, during the Paris Olympics, they were spotted leaving the stadium together after the USA Men’s basketball team snagged gold. Interestingly, they weren’t even seated together during the game! Richardson had a front-row seat alongside some big names, while Christian was a bit further back. It seems they might have intentionally kept their distance to dodge any relationship chatter.

However, easier said than done as Richardson and her beau’s tactful efforts were caught on camera by an eagle-eyed fan in the City of Love! The incident unfolded when the pair had disguised themselves for an “awfully cozy” date at a McDonald’s. As per the fan, “”So one the last closing ceremony in Budapest, I jump off the tram to my hotel for a McDonald’s stop…So when I go to get my order, there is a guy (in street clothing), who looks exactly like Christian Coleman. And the girl looked exactly like Sha’Carri. No one recognised them except me, but I didn’t say anything…. On the short walk back, I go through the park, and there, sitting on the block wall is Sha’Carri. Standing is Coleman. Let’s just put it this way: they looked awfully cozy!” But that’s not all, the fan caught them again the next day with Sha’Carri hilariously dodging any questions…

When the fan was checking out of the hotel the next day, “I asked for a pic, and they were happy to take one with me. When I mentioned to Sha’Carri, ‘Wasn’t that you at McDonald’s last night?’ She replied, looking away from me. ‘I don’t know what you are talking about!'” Cut to November 3, and there’s no more secretive love affair, but a public declaration of love.

After the Dallas Cowboys Week 9 game against the Atlanta Falcons, Christian Coleman took to his Instagram stories to share a delightful moment featuring Sha’Carri Richardson, who lit up the screen during the match-up. With a burst of excitement, Coleman captioned the story, “RISE UP!!” It was a shout-out to his beau who had received a standing ovation and shouted ‘Rise Up’ to match the game’s energy. In a lovely twist, Sha’Carri Richardson couldn’t resist reposting his story, adding her own sparkle with the caption, “Amazing time at the game btw.” It’s clear these two are enjoying each other’s company, celebrating life and the thrilling vibes of game day together!

Richardson and Coleman’s lover hints!

Yep, you got that right! This isn’t the first time the rumor mill’s been buzzing about these track stars. It all started back in 2023, during the World Championships, when whispers from Budapest claimed an anonymous witness saw the duo on a cozy night out, igniting those first flickers of romance rumors. Since then, the hints have only grown. Fans swooned when Sha’Carri Richardson shared a heartfelt birthday tribute for Coleman, posting a sweet photo compilation on her Instagram stories.

And let’s not forget National Girlfriends’ Day on August 1—Sha’Carri Richardson proudly showed off her gifts on Instagram: a teddy bear sporting a gold medal, paired with a card that read, “Love of my life.” Who sent these? Well, the sender remained anonymous, but fans couldn’t help but speculate that Coleman was the thoughtful gift-giver. Then came February 2024, when Sha’Carri made her season debut not as a competitor but as a spectator at the Millrose Games.

Sha’Carri Richardson was there to cheer Coleman on as he sped to victory in the 60-meter race, a move her fans couldn’t overlook. Not to mention, she even tagged Coleman in a story, calling him history in the making, with a playful nod to his greatness. Fast forward to March, and Coleman returned the love for Sha’Carri’s birthday with a message that set fans’ hearts racing: “Happy birthday to the legend, the flyest and the coolest Kobe Year! @itssShaCarri.” Despite the mountain of hints, though, the track duo has kept fans in suspense, leaving everyone guessing if love is really in the air or if it’s all just wishful thinking.