Sha’Carri Richardson has done it.
The American sprinter won the 100-meter world title Monday in Hungary, re-establishing herself as a frontrunner heading into the Paris 2024 Olympics.
The 23-year-old ran a personal-best 10.65 seconds at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre, in Budapest.
Sha’Carri Richardson wins the Women's 100M final pic.twitter.com/BuYAu3EwCP
— CJ Fogler account may or may not be notable (@cjzero) August 21, 2023
Richardson made headlines on Sunday when she celebrated before finishing her qualifying heat against 100m competitors. That kind of bravado is equaled by the fact that she followed through and won the whole thing a day later.
Richardson has been at the center of some controversy in recent years. She had to miss the Olympics two years ago after failing a drug test. She’s also been pretty outspoken about her love of the sport and how it’s broadcast not to mention the way that reporters cover her and other track athletes. It now seems like she’s back to dominating on the track and that’s a scary sign for her competitors.
While she was already considered a favorite to represent the United States of America in the 2024 Olympics spot, this seals the deal.
The sports world loved watching Richardson win the 1oo meters and celebrate afterward.
Told you IF* Richardson could get out the blocks close 2 the big guns. She could beat them. Done deal
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) August 21, 2023
Elite redemption story to be honest. https://t.co/cHGaQSDaUw
— Kam #8🏁 (@Culturecams) August 21, 2023
her closing speed is wild, wild, wild to watch. https://t.co/Fqodo5Fptu
— Hanif Abdurraqib (@NifMuhammad) August 21, 2023
MUST WATCH: SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON WINS 100M GOLD AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN 10.65
SHE’S NOT BACK. SHE’S BETTER. AND SHE’S THE BEST IN THE WORLD.pic.twitter.com/paQNanqbk4
— Chris Chavez (@ChrisChavez) August 21, 2023
Expect to see and hear a lot more about Richardson at the 2024 Olympic Games get closer.
