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Sha’Carri Richardson reflects on the unforgettable moment her grandmother, Betty Harp, took her first flight to support her.
If your grandmother is willing to conquer her fears and take her first-ever flight, you know the moment is monumental.
For Sha’Carri Richardson, that moment came in June 2021 at the U.S. Olympic Trials when Betty Harp boarded a plane to watch her granddaughter compete in one of the most significant races of her life.
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Harp, who had never flown before, made the journey to support Richardson’s bid to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, a gesture that spoke volumes to the rising track star.
“Running up in the stands to see my grandmother, in that moment, I was just so grateful and blessed, the fact that she could be there,” Richardson shared in an August 2024 interview with Today.
“From her catching her first flight, probably ever, two weeks before that — and then again on a flight to come and support me in one of the biggest moments of my life.”
Harp’s decision to step out of her comfort zone to cheer on Richardson proved to be a defining chapter in their family story.
Richardson went on to win her race in a blazing 10.86 seconds, cementing her place on Team USA.
“If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t even have made it to that moment,” Richardson said. “So to be able to share that moment with her was just literally unbelievable, unforgettable.”
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For Harp, seeing her granddaughter excel on the track was the culmination of years of encouragement and sacrifices made to nurture Richardson’s potential.
After Sha’Carri’s biological mother left when she was a young child, Harp and her husband became her primary caregivers.
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Along with Sha’Carri’s aunt Shay, the family created a foundation that helped Richardson thrive, even through challenging times.
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The seeds of Richardson’s track career were planted early when she stumbled upon a plaque filled with medals that Harp had crafted for her mother, Shay.
“I saw it one day and was like, ‘I want that. I want you to bring me one, Granny,’” Richardson recounted in a 2024 Teen Vogue interview.
Harp responded with wisdom that would guide her granddaughter’s path: “Well, you got to do something to get some medals!”
That push led Richardson to train with Shay, who instilled discipline and determination in the young athlete.
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By high school, Richardson’s speed had begun to turn heads, and her career took off when she joined Louisiana State University’s track team in 2018.
Richardson has been open about the pain of her biological mother’s absence, which left her questioning her self-worth as a child.
Her aunt Shay became her rock, providing unwavering support and reassurance.
“My mom [Shay] has definitely been a pillar in my life to just be better,” Richardson told NBC DFW in 2024.
When Harp took her first flight to watch Richardson run, it symbolized a full-circle moment for their family.
The woman who had once inspired Richardson’s dreams now witnessed her granddaughter achieving them on the world stage.
Sha' Carri reflected: “Understanding you may not come from ideal circumstances, but at the same time, it’s not where you start ... it’s the direction you want to go."
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