Sha’Carri Richardson is truly the athlete of the moment and 2024 is her year.
Three years ago Richardson came into public life after news of a failed drug test and denied Olympic trial went viral. Richardson, who was also coping with the death of her mother, was forced to defend herself with little support. The scrutiny and online harassment clearly took its toll.
Since then Richardson has rebounded. She’s back and better than ever — both on and off the track. Earlier this year, Nike announced a major endorsement deal with Richardson. The striking athlete looked model-esque as she rocked looks the latest JACQUEMUS x Nike collaboration collection.
In her latest turn for Vogue, shot by Luis Alberto Rodriguez Richardson wears looks by Ralph Lauren and Bode complete with footwear by Gianvito Rossi and of course — Nike.
Speaking to Maya Singer, Richardson talked about her early life, revealing when she first recognizes her potential talent in track and field:
“Richardson remembers the moment she realized she was fast. As a kid, she was semi-hypnotized by a framed set of medals on her grandmother’s wall—prizes won by her aunt Shay Richardson when she was the family track star. Seeking to emulate her, young Sha’Carri challenged her aunt to races up the street in the South Dallas neighborhood where they lived. “We’d go from the bottom of the hill to Big Momma’s car,” Richardson explains. “And she didn’t slow down, she didn’t let me win. And I think it was in fifth grade, the day I touched the car first. And that’s when I knew.”Richardson remembers the moment she realized she was fast. As a kid, she was semi-hypnotized by a framed set of medals on her grandmother’s wall—prizes won by her aunt Shay Richardson when she was the family track star. Seeking to emulate her, young Sha’Carri challenged her aunt to races up the street in the South Dallas neighborhood where they lived. “We’d go from the bottom of the hill to Big Momma’s car,” Richardson explains. “And she didn’t slow down, she didn’t let me win. And I think it was in fifth grade, the day I touched the car first. And that’s when I knew.”