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The reigning women's 100m world champion has explained why she does not like to be coddled by her coach Dennis Mitchell.
Sha’Carri Richardson, Olympic silver medalist and reigning world champion in the 100 meters, credits her resurgence and sustained success to the no-nonsense coaching style of Dennis Mitchell.
The 24-year-old sprinter, known for her electrifying speed and vibrant personality, revealed that she thrives under Mitchell's "tough love" approach rather than being coddled.
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09:30 - 07.12.2024
'Wish there was more of it' - Sha'Carri Richardson agrees with Noah Lyles on the need for personality-driven track and field revolution
Sha'Carri Richardson, who has never been one to shy away from expressing her personality, has agreed with Noah Lyles on the importance of athletes having a persona.
"Me and my coach, we have a very close relationship," Richardson explained in recent interview with Essence.
"I like rough. I like when my coach tells me exactly what’s on his brain, no filter. If I’m not at practice bursting to my fullest potential, I want to hear it straight. I don’t need baby talk. Let me know what’s up."
Mitchell, a decorated former sprinter with three Olympic medals, including a gold in the 4×100-meter relay, has brought his fierce competitive mindset to his coaching.
He has worked with Richardson to transform her raw talent into consistent performances, even when it meant pushing her beyond her comfort zone.
Richardson appreciates his commitment to bringing out her best, saying, “I know he comes from such a genuine place of wanting to pull the best out of me, even if it means going against me to do it.”
Richardson’s journey to the top has been anything but smooth. After missing the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 due to a cannabis suspension following her trials win, she stepped away from the sport in 2022 to regroup. Her comeback in 2023 was nothing short of remarkable, as she clinched the 100-meter gold at the World Championships in Budapest.
She solidified her return by anchoring Team USA to gold in the 4×100-meter relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing a silver medal in the individual 100 meters.
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15:19 - 13.12.2024
'It's something I planned to do'- Sha'Carri Richardson reveals fresh details on controversial wig toss a the 2023 USATF Championships
Reigning women's 100m world champion, Sha'Carri Richardson has shed new light on her infamous wig toss at the 2023 USATF Championships.
Her success signals a new chapter for American sprinting, which has long been locked in a fierce rivalry with Jamaica.
Mitchell’s coaching philosophy has been instrumental in Richardson’s resurgence. His tough-love approach has helped her channel her fiery personality and immense talent into dominant performances on the global stage. Together, they have become a symbol of American sprinting's resurgence, rekindling hopes for continued success in the face of fierce international competition.
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