Sha'Carri Richardson reveals her weakness ahead of the Prefontaine Classic

ATHLETICS Sha'Carri Richardson reveals her weakness ahead of the Prefontaine Classic

Abigael Wafula 08:00 - 15.09.2023

She will be up against Shericka Jackson, Marie Josée Ta Lou, and Elaine Thompson and she has to ensure she has perfected her skills before stepping on that line.

Reigning World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson will be in action at the Prefontaine Classic, the final Diamond League Meeting scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, but she has one thing troubling her.

She will be up against two-time World 200m champion Shericka Jackson, the third fastest 100m runner in the world this year Marie Josée Ta Lou, and multiple Olympic champion Elaine Thompson and she has to ensure she has perfected her skills before stepping on that line.

During a training session with her coach, Richardson noted that getting out of the blocks has always been a challenge and as she gears up to compete on home soil, she will be sure to address the issue.

“Doing that I feel like trying to be quicker…I can’t put that together like to push and be quick. Does that make sense?” she asked her coach, Dennis Mitchell.

On his part, Mitchell told her to try and find the balance and everything will be set. He also insisted that she has to be patient with herself and let things flow.

“That’s the beauty of a star…that’s what separates the great from the good and the good from the bad.

"You have to try and get that balance and it’s not about trying to be super quick with it. You have to be patient enough to where you set it up and then hit.

"You have to do everything to perfectly set it up but we are not attacking it once we set it up. So, you just have to find the balance,” he said.

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