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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)
Two steps forward followed by a step backward. It has been the career story of Sha’Carri Richardson since she came to fame. She is one of the best sprinters in the world, but she missed a golden opportunity to represent the USA at the 2022 World Track and Field Championships. After failing to qualify for the 100-meters, she crashed out of the 200-meter trials for the Championships. After that, she walked away from the press, not answering questions related to her performance in the race.
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A similar incident happened after the 100-meter event, and Richardson left the media waiting room. Hence, fans took to Twitter to comment on her performance and criticized her for not answering the media. Soon after, she posted a tweet stating how a new platform gives fans the opportunity to question her performances, as well as connect with other athletes in the sport. But some fans were not pleased with the announcement.
Fans react to Sha’Carri Richardson’s post-race antics
Richardson finished the race by setting 22.47, ranked fifth. Kentucky’s wunderkind Abby Steiner finished the race by setting a personal best of 21.77. Thus, the trials proved to be a forgetful evening for Richardson, who continues to falter at the next hurdle. More than her race, fans were upset when she didn’t give an interview to the media presence at the event. Hence, many fans took to Twitter to explain her shortcomings.
I mean you are going to have a Lotta extra time at your hands 😂😂😂
— GameDrop (@game_drop) June 26, 2022
She is the Dennis Rodman of track and field.. Other day was quicker getting away from the media than running the race 🤣🤣
— burrburr (@gotdatcorn26) June 26, 2022
The world is laughing. Nobody buying your app lol pic.twitter.com/WwwECX2jlX
— Sean D (@theu_d) June 26, 2022
Nobody cares
— What a time to be alive (@CasualBrotha22) June 26, 2022
Omg, sit down. Flash in the pan. Focus on your track performance rather bashing the media.
— Suga bear (@jbarnettjr) June 26, 2022
Talk all you want. Zero results. You shouldn’t worry about media because they should stop wasting time talking with you. Interview the people who showed up and performed.
— Wastin' Away Again in Margaritaville……. (@tfmadden17) June 26, 2022
If you were performing well and winning, you wouldn't be all in your feelings. Winning shuts down all the noise. Making the team shuts down all the noise. You haven't done either!
— S _ Vincent (@SVincent_27) June 27, 2022
The next step for Richardson would be significant in her career. From finishing second behind Elaine Thompson-Herah at the Nike Prefontaine Classic, Richardson looked set to dominate the race. Even with improved performances, this would be a tremendous blow after failing to qualify for the Championships. Likewise, the event is held in Oregon this year, and it would be great for her to shut down all the criticisms. With more races coming in the future, some fans remain hopeful for her future.
Time to improve!
As several fans slated for her performance, there were some who supported the talented sprinter. She has a personal best of 10.72 in the 100-meters and hopefully can come good for the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, with work cut out for her, some fans keep supporting her and believe in her talent.
Stay positive! Don't mind the distractions from the few noisemakers
— Erik Ten Hag 🗨 (@hit_e) June 26, 2022
You are a winner, Sha’Carri.
You are destined to win.
Stay optimistic.
💕💕💕💕 pic.twitter.com/7chXB8vKuX— Champion King 🦁👑 (@DubNationKing) June 26, 2022
All jokes aside, get some help. All this cannot be good for your mental health. Lay low and get your self sorted. Train hard and come back in fighting form, better than before. Just some words of encouragement. I'm not a fan of yours but you are human, and deserve some kind words
— CandemittSurvivor (@EStarr777) June 27, 2022
I think you should focus on track if that's what you really want to do otherwise it might be time to move on. You can't be half committed.
— Bigballa (@Bigballa_0) June 26, 2022
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They don't deserve you
— albie (@storm_warming) June 27, 2022
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One can say time is not on the sprinter’s side now. Things currently don’t look good for her, and she has a lot to prove. Hopefully, she can train harder and get back to winning ways.
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