The Bowerman Awards are back, and guess who’s in the mix again? None other than Sha’Carri Richardson! For the uninitiated, the Bowerman is the top honor for the year’s best student-athlete in American collegiate track and field. Named after the iconic Bill Bowerman, this award carries a legacy as legendary as its namesake. Bowerman wasn’t just any coach—he was the coach at Oregon from 1949 to 1972, steering the Ducks to four NCAA titles while mentoring a whopping 24 NCAA champions, 64 All-Americans, and 33 Olympians. Oh, and just to add a little more to his résumé, he coached the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team.

Over the years, the Bowerman Awards have become a tradition that honors the best track and field talents from the NCAA realm. This year too, the annual awards ceremony took place, and guess who was in attendance? It was none other than the Olympic champion, Sha’Carri Richardson. Turning up in a slick grey outfit, Richardson seemed to be enjoying her time at the event. Meanwhile, there was another person who took a significant liking to Richardson’s recent antics. And it was none other than Richardson’s rumored boyfriend, Christian Coleman. 

The duo has been sharing each other’s pictures on social media for some time now. Thus, the rumors regarding their potential romantic angle have been doing the rounds. To fuel up the rumor mills further, Coleman reposted one of Richardson’s pictures from the Bowerman Award on his Instagram story. The snap featured the US female sprint sensation standing in front of one of her life-sized pictures. Coleman wrote, “You kinda cool I guess @itsshacarri.”

And this is not the only instance of the duo showing their affection for each other. In an Instagram story last week, Richardson posted a snap of Coleman. Captioning the post, “Da One,” the Olympic silver medalist riled up the rumor mills. Fans soon started to figure out what exactly the track and field sensation meant. Many opined that Richardson was terming Coleman the one with whom she could be comfortable. However, none of the stars have confirmed their relationship yet. 

Coming back to her Bowerman Award appearance, Richardson seemed quite excited to be a part of the gala event. Posting pictures of herself on Instagram, the Olympian wrote, “5 year @thebowerman anniversary for me. Congratulations to this year’s nominees and winners! An honor to be back in the Bowerman atmosphere.”

Incidentally, the LSU Tiger herself won the Bowerman Award back in 2019. Well, Richardson doing wonders in her professional life seems to have made Coleman overjoyed. And there have been multiple hints about them being together. Seemingly enjoying each other’s company, the duo had some recent updates about their rumored relationship.

Is Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman Team USA’s new power couple?

The world of track and field is no stranger to camaraderie and partnerships, but when two elite athletes drop hints about a possible romance, it sparks a frenzy among fans. And Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman have been doing the same, fueling the buzz. With cryptic social media posts and public appearances that seem too affectionate to ignore, the duo has everyone wondering, ‘Are they more than just teammates?’

Sha’Carri, known for her electrifying sprints and captivating personality, has been teasing her followers for weeks. One of her Instagram stories on December 14 featured Coleman in a stylish tracksuit, captioned “Da One,” accompanied by an emoji that hinted at her admiration. The playful post added fuel to the rumors swirling around their relationship. Similarly, Coleman hasn’t been shy about sharing posts that showcase his appreciation for Richardson, keeping fans on their toes with every update.

Adding to the speculation, the pair were spotted holding hands and sharing warm moments at a recent USATF event in Orlando. Despite the unmistakable chemistry, neither has confirmed their relationship, leaving fans to decipher the hints from their social media interactions. Whether they’re simply close friends or track and field’s newest power couple, one thing is certain, and that is that Richardson and Coleman indeed know how to keep fans talking.