Olympic Champion & Track Star; World 100-Meter Gold Medalist; NCAA Record Holder

Dallas, TX, USA

Sha'Carri Richardson Biography

Sha'Carri Richardson is an American track and field sprinter and Olympic champion known for her speed in the 100-meter and 200-meter events. Richardson gained national attention during her freshman year at Louisiana State University, where she ran 10.75 seconds to break the 100-meter collegiate record at the NCAA Division I Championships. This performance placed her among the ten fastest women in history at age 19. At the same meet, she broke two under-20 world records, winning the 100 meters in 10.75 seconds and surpassing Allyson Felix's 200-meter record. The NCAA recognized Richardson's achievements by presenting her with The Bowerman, awarded to the most outstanding NCAA track-and-field athlete of the year.

After turning professional, Richardson's journey to the Olympic stage included overcoming significant challenges. She placed first in the 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Trials shortly after the loss of her biological mother, becoming the youngest woman to win the event at Trials since 1980. Following a positive test for cannabis, Richardson accepted a one-month suspension from the United States Anti-Doping Agency and was not selected for the 4x100 relay team, postponing her Olympic debut.

Richardson returned to international competition at the World Championships in Budapest, where she won gold in the 100 meters with a championship record time of 10.65 seconds. She also contributed to Team USA's gold medal in the women's 4x100-meter relay, with a championship record of 41.03 seconds and an anchor leg split of 9.65 seconds, the fastest in history. The City of Dallas recognized her accomplishments by renaming the track at John Kincaide Stadium in South Dallas the Sha'Carri Richardson Track and declaring November 10 as Sha'Carri Richardson Day.

At the Olympic Games in Paris, Richardson won a silver medal in the 100 meters and anchored Team USA to gold in the 4x100-meter relay, helping the team finish with a time of 41.78 seconds.

Beyond her achievements in athletics, Richardson is recognized for her distinctive style, including vibrant hair colors, long painted nails, and tattoos, drawing inspiration from Team USA legend Florence Griffith-Joyner. Richardson shares personal moments from her life and career, connecting with her audience and encouraging young athletes, particularly young women of color, to embrace their individuality. Richardson's influence extends beyond the track, shaping conversations in sports culture and representation.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Sha'Carri Richardson Videos

Join Sha'Carri Richardson on her 100m World Championship victory lap

Join Sha'Carri Richardson on her 100m World Championship victory lap

Follow Sha'Carri Richardson after her 100m championship record setting race, including chatting with her Jamaican co-medalists, interacting with the...

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