Reigning world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson has finally been honoured with a track to her name.
Following her dominant exploits last season, a track in Dallas was set to be named after the Olympic 100m silver medallist but the dates on when it would happen were yet to be announced. However, D-day finally came and Richardson travelled to Dallas for the ceremony.
After her two gold medals and a bronze from the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees discussed naming the track at John Kincaide Stadium to the Sha’Carri Richardson Track.
Speaking after the ceremony, Richardson expressed her gratitude and noted that she owes so much to Dallas following the support the netizens have accorded her. Richardson explained that it has been a beautiful journey starting her career in Dallas and going ahead to compete on big stages.
This season, Richardson had quite a turbulent season, missing out on the gold medal in the women’s 100m at the Paris Olympic Games as she was a favourite to win. She, however, bounced back to claim top honours in the women’s 4x100m relay.
