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The Olympic Games are months away. Athletes from all over the world are running their final stretches on the way to the European capital. Track and field icon Sha’Carri Richardson is also deep into training mode with the hopes of clinching her first Olympic medal. However, taking an occasional tumble is part of the game and Richardson isn’t one to shy away from a few cuts.

In her recent social media update, the LSU alum shared images of her latest injuries. However, Richardson is also fixated on brushing aside the minor inconveniences on her way to greatness.

Sha’Carri Richardson shares image of battle scars

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In her new Instagram story, the 2023 World Championships gold medalist has shared BTS images of her training sessions as she gears up for Paris. The short video clip shows Sha’Carri Richardson sporting a bloody ankle after she suffered a small cut while training. However, her determination for the upcoming big games dazzled with the caption of the story.

War wounds“, wrote the 2017 PanAm champ in her story. Sha’Carri Richardson’s statement makes it evident that such bruises are all side effects of a larger goal ahead. Probably that is why she declared that she is “Gotta love them.” For a physical sport like track and field, athletes often need to push themselves to the edge to retain their A-game.

Such small obstacles on the road are like any other pothole on the way to greatness. Sha’Carri knows she can not stop at those given the burden of expectation she carries with her as she gears up for the imminent team trials for the Olympics. Her fans keep her reminding the Olympic goal. They did the same at the very beginning of the year.

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Richardson’s fans believe in her

2023 has been a brilliant year for Sha’Carri Richardson. Her dominant performances at both the Diamond League and the World Championships sealed her status as one of the country’s bests and her fans can’t stop rallying behind her ahead of the Olympics. With the new year rolling in, Richardson took to social media to wish everyone good times ahead. Also in a cryptic message, she wrote, “It’s 2024 the year of my success.” Instantly, her fans returned the prayers with enthusiasm and drew references to the grand event.

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Richardson will join some of her closest friends, including high jumper Mondo Duplantis, as they toil to etch their names in the USA’s Olympic legacy. Her recent injury is only a minor setback, which isn’t of any threat of becoming a looming concern.

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