Sha’Carri Richardson made her Olympic debut, winning by a large margin
2 august 2024 в 23:50
Sha’Carri Richardson made her Olympic debut, winning by a large margin. The 24-year-old professional sprinter finished the women’s 100-meter race in just 10.94 seconds.
Spectators watched as Sha’Carri outpaced her competitors by a large margin during the event at the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, August 2. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, she started the race with a steady pace, quickly building enough momentum to pull ahead several feet from the other runners.
After the event, Sha’Carri told NBC News that her Olympic debut was a «phenomenal feeling» after a long and challenging journey in her running career.
«Being at the Olympics is a phenomenal feeling», - she said. «Being here as an athlete, competing with the energy here with great respect for track and field… I’m super excited and eager to compete on the Olympic stage».
Earlier, Sha’Carri opened up to Vogue about her journey to Paris. When asked what has brought her this far in her career, Sha’Carri noted: «You keep showing up. Regardless of everything».
«Most people only think about track and field once every four years», - the athlete explained in an interview published on July 9. «The Olympics, that’s all there is — those few seconds on TV. But for me, track and field is my everyday life. Everything I do — what I eat, what I drink, if I stay up late — it all reflects on the track. Every choice. That’s what the world doesn’t see».
Sha’Carri credited her mother, whom she calls «Big Momma», - as the one who shaped her growth as a person.
«Everything I am is because of this strong, wise Black woman», - she said. «Everything. I mean, I was blessed because I had other people in my life who helped me. But the foundation, it’s her».
As for how she feels when she steps onto the track, Sha’Carri compared the racing process to playing chess.
«Every move you make leads to checkmate», - she said. «So the Olympics, well, that’s checkmate, that’s the moment every athlete dreams of. But every race I run leading up to that also matters — it’s my chance to grow, so when I’m on the track in Paris, I know I’ve made my attempts and mistakes… Because if all I do is look ahead, then I can’t be where I need to be. What’s here, now»
Spectators watched as Sha’Carri outpaced her competitors by a large margin during the event at the Olympic Games in Paris on Friday, August 2. Hailing from Dallas, Texas, she started the race with a steady pace, quickly building enough momentum to pull ahead several feet from the other runners.
After the event, Sha’Carri told NBC News that her Olympic debut was a «phenomenal feeling» after a long and challenging journey in her running career.
«Being at the Olympics is a phenomenal feeling», - she said. «Being here as an athlete, competing with the energy here with great respect for track and field… I’m super excited and eager to compete on the Olympic stage».
Earlier, Sha’Carri opened up to Vogue about her journey to Paris. When asked what has brought her this far in her career, Sha’Carri noted: «You keep showing up. Regardless of everything».
«Most people only think about track and field once every four years», - the athlete explained in an interview published on July 9. «The Olympics, that’s all there is — those few seconds on TV. But for me, track and field is my everyday life. Everything I do — what I eat, what I drink, if I stay up late — it all reflects on the track. Every choice. That’s what the world doesn’t see».
Sha’Carri credited her mother, whom she calls «Big Momma», - as the one who shaped her growth as a person.
«Everything I am is because of this strong, wise Black woman», - she said. «Everything. I mean, I was blessed because I had other people in my life who helped me. But the foundation, it’s her».
As for how she feels when she steps onto the track, Sha’Carri compared the racing process to playing chess.
«Every move you make leads to checkmate», - she said. «So the Olympics, well, that’s checkmate, that’s the moment every athlete dreams of. But every race I run leading up to that also matters — it’s my chance to grow, so when I’m on the track in Paris, I know I’ve made my attempts and mistakes… Because if all I do is look ahead, then I can’t be where I need to be. What’s here, now»
© Puhova Marina
