Sha'Carri Richardson opened up on her healthy relationship with most of her track rivals, especially with the Jamaican duo of Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
World's fastest woman Sha'Carri Richardson, is confident that she created the sisterhood and mutual respect that now exists with most of her track rivals.
The American speedster said this in the press conference before the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene, where she spoke on the togetherness existing between herself and some of the world's best female sprinters.
"I've enjoyed creating the sisterhood that a lot of people felt like was impossible. And no matter what nobody says, I know that my demeanour, my vibe has helped create that. So no matter what the media may say or the story they may want to portray," she said.
Richardson is currently the most popular female track and field athlete, as her growth and impact on and off the track have given the sport more visibility by attracting more fans whenever she's in the news.
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Sha'Carri Richardson: World's fastest woman set to be honoured with a track in her name
Newly crowned US and world champion in the women's 100m event, Sha'Carri Richardson is set to be honoured in her hometown of Dallas for her outstanding performances this season.
Her growth saw her become a better runner, clocking most of the fastest times this season, thereby indirectly making the women's 100m event one of the most competitive events.
At the World Championships in Budapest, Richardson emerged victorious in the 100m final, blazing to a blistering championship record of 10.65s to defeat the Jamaican duo of Shericka Jackson and defending champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
Interestingly, after the race, there was no negative vibe between the ladies. Instead, a sort of sisterhood as they walked their lap of honour together, took pictures and videos with fans, and had a good chat - a situation that was rarely seen between athletes of both countries in the past few years.
Despite the level of competitiveness with her rivals, Richardson said they have ultimate respect for each other.
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"It makes me excited to see those things, but at the end of the day knowing that yes, we may have ultimate respect for each other, but when we get on the line, we also know that we want to come out first no matter what."
Richardson will later finish fourth in the Diamond League final in Eugene, with Jackson winning the race in 10.70s, ahead of Marie-Josee Ta Lou in 10.75s and Elaine Thompson-Herah in 10.79s.
15:09 - 22.08.2023
Video: The beautiful moment Sha'Carri Richardson acknowledges Fraser-Pryce supremacy on the track
Despite winning the 100m title, dethroning Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in the process, Sha'Carri Richardson still acknowledged the Jamaican legend's supremacy on the track.
With the Olympic Games scheduled to take place in Paris next year, athletics enthusiasts should expect to see more fireworks and contents in the women's sprints.