Sha’Carri Richardson was humbled to have a track named after her at John Kincaide Stadium, and she committed to keep flying the flag high and representing Dallas well on a global scale.
Sha’Carri Richardson, the reigning world 100m champion, has finally had a track named after her.
Following her spectacular performance last season, a track in Dallas was slated to be named after the Olympic 100m silver medallist, but the exact dates had yet to be confirmed. However, D-day arrived, and Richardson flew to Dallas for the ceremony.
Following her two gold medals and a bronze medal at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees considered renaming the track at John Kincaide Stadium the Sha’Carri Richardson Track.
Despite slipping in the Diamond League finale, Sha’Carri Richardson made millions this season.
Speaking after the ceremony, Richardson expressed her thanks and stated that she owed so lot to Dallas for the support she has received from netizens. Richardson described her career as a magnificent journey that began in Dallas and led to competition on large stages.
“I appreciate all of your support, and I am delighted to have graduated from ISD. I am proud to have returned, and I must state that I began my career on this path. Having a tune named after me is a great honour, but it also means I have a responsibility to Dallas. Richardson added, “I will never let people forget where I came from, which is Dallas.”
“That’s why I believe that reflecting on my time competing on this track has practically highlighted the progression of my journey from where I started to where I’m headed. It has demonstrated that where you start does not determine where you end up, but rather how you apply where you want to go, and I am honoured,” she added.
Richardson had a rocky season this year, missing out on the gold medal in the women’s 100m at the Paris Olympics despite being a heavy favourite. She did, however, come back to win first place in the women’s 4x100m relay.
The American sprint queen again fell short of expectations in the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels, finishing eighth in 11.23 seconds. She now focuses on the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, where she plans to defend her 100m title.
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