Sha Carri Richardson is an American track and field sprinter who specializes in the 100m and 200m events. Here are the key details about her:
Sha Carri Richardson Bio
Early Career and College
- Born on March 25, 2000 in Dallas, Texas.
- Won the 100m title at the AAU Junior Olympics in 2016 and USATF Junior Olympics in 2017.
- Attended Louisiana State University (LSU), competing for their track team from 2018-2019.
- At the 2019 NCAA Championships, she broke the collegiate record in the 100m (10.75s) and the world U20 records in the 100m and 200m (22.17s).
Professional Career Highlights
- Turned professional in June 2019 after her freshman year at LSU.
- In April 2021, she ran 10.72s in the 100m, becoming the 6th fastest woman ever at the time.
- Won the 100m at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials in 10.86s but was later disqualified for testing positive for cannabis.
- Served a 1-month suspension in 2021, missing the Tokyo Olympics.
- In 2023, she became the U.S. national champion in the 100m with 10.82s.
- Won gold in the 100m (10.65s) and 4x100m relay at the 2023 World Championships, setting new championship records.
Personal Bests
- 100m: 10.65s (2023 World Championships)
- 200m: 21.96s (2022)
- 60m indoor: 7.03s (2023)
Sha'Carri Richardson has established herself as one of the premier sprinters in the world, known for her blistering speed and iconic style featuring colorful hair and long nails. Despite a suspension that kept her from the Tokyo Olympics, she has bounced back strongly, winning world titles and setting championship records.
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