Record-breaking runner Sha’Carri Richardson has achieved quite a bit in her 24 years. Her track career began in middle school when she secured both regional and state championships. By the time she made it to high school, Sha’Carri made headlines when she reached high school. During her sophomore year, she earned the 2016 Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympics Champion in the 100-meter while attending David W. Carter High School in her hometown of Dallas, Texas. The very next year, she earned another accolade, securing the bronze medal in the 200 meters at the USA Track and Field (USATF) National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships.
“Fastest woman in the world” is a record Sha’Carri shares with Florence Griffith-Joyner, sometimes referred to as “Flo-Jo.” There is some debate on whether or not Sha’Carri beat Flo-Jo’s record and is set to take her spot in 100m runs. However, Sha’Carri has noted being inspired by Griffith-Joyner in the past.
She Has Had to Face Personal Challenges in Front of the World
The year 2021 was a year of ups and downs for Sha’Carri. She was quickly soaring to the ranks of the greatest runners in the world. In April of that year, she became the sixth-fastest woman in the world and the fourth-fastest American woman in history, thanks to finishing 10.72 seconds in the 100-meter dash.
Last week finding out my biological mother passed away and still choosing to pursue my dreams, still coming out here and still making sure to make the family that I do still have on this earth proud,” she shared with NBC at the time.
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