Sha’Carri Richardson has a lot to prove at Paris 2024. The 100-meter world championship triumph in 2023 marked the beginning of the track and field legend’s comeback, as she had been suspended due to a banned substance and missed Tokyo 2020. But on her way to redemption, the sprinter opted for a far more modest appearance for her Olympic debut rather than her frequently eye-catching style.
In an interview with Blavity TV, the champion discussed how she decided on her appearance. The sprinter acknowledged that her squad contributed to the process and stated that it wasn’t only her choice. Richardson, who frequently uses her fashion to express her fierce competitive attitude, only made an appearance on the track with elaborate nail art.
The appearance represented the mindset that, as Richardson acknowledged, was her “biggest mantra” heading into Paris 2024: “I’m not back, I’m better.” “I’ll be very honest: they just get who I am as a person. “I believe in their artistic ability to convey my identity,” Sha’Carri Richardson stated during the interview.