In honour of Sha’Carri Richardson, the 24-year-old standout athlete, David W. Carter High School formally named a track in her honour on September 21.
Richardson surprised everyone by showing up for a Friday night football game against Wilmer-Hutchins High School, a crosstown rival, at David W. Carter’s John Kincaide Stadium.
Sen. Royce West of Texas and Dr. Stephanie Elizalde, the administrator of the Dallas Independent School District, were among the local dignitaries present for the naming ceremony.
Richardson said at the ceremony, “I’m proud to come out of the DISD,” according to WFAA Channel 8. “On this track, I ran. I suppose I got my career started on this path. It is an honour to have it named after me now.
“But it indicates that I have a duty to Dallas,” she went on. I never lose support from my roots, no matter how far I travel. Furthermore, I promise to never, ever allow anyone to forget my origins.
Richardson received a great deal of congrats when Carter High School formally acknowledged her sporting achievements. Some YouTubers, however, were concentrating on the appearance of the Summer Olympian in 2024.
“Sha’Carri seemed tired and sleepy,” one individual commented. She ought to get plenty of sleep and enjoy a pleasant holiday with her loved ones and friends. I’m glad Dallas ISD and Carter School still honour her.
“Take care of yourself, girl, have a good rest, and come back stronger,” a fan gave advice. “Does she appear high?” enquired a different commenter. Another person said, quite plainly, “She high asf.”
A fifth user said, “I appreciate how everybody’s disregarding the obvious in this video.”
Richardson has been transparent about her prior use of marijuana. She was declared ineligible for the 100-meter race after testing positive for THC and carboxy-THC in June 2021, despite having qualified for the postponed Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2021.
Richardson was suspended for one month by the US Anti-Doping Agency for breaking an anti-doping rule. Despite the fact that the Tokyo Games won’t begin until July 2021, the American runner was unable to participate in Japan.
In spite of the expensive consequences of this one for her, USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart stated in a press release, “The rules are clear, but this is heartbreaking on many levels; hopefully, her acceptance of responsibility and apology will be an important example to us all that we can successfully overcome our regrettable decisions.”
Richardson acknowledged using marijuana to help her deal with the unexpected death of her biological mother, Shayaria Richardson, in response to the USADA ban.
It was alleged that a week prior to her disqualified 100-meter triumph at the 2021 United States Olympic Trials, the 21-year-old learnt of her mother’s passing.
“I’m sorry. Even though I’m disappointed, I understand that I don’t represent myself on the track. Richardson stated, “I represent a community that has shown me immense love and support, and I failed you all,” during a July 2021 appearance on the “Today” program.
“Don’t judge me, because I am human,” the former Louisiana State University student said in closing. I simply run a little bit quicker.
Richardson also talked about how her mother’s passing was “triggering,” putting her in “an emotional panic.”
Richardson was up in the Dallas region under the care of her aunt Shay Richardson and grandmother Betty Harp. She represented David W. Carter High School as an eight-time state champion.
Richardson took home gold in both the women’s 100-meter sprint and the women’s 4×100-meter relay at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. She also won a bronze medal in the 200-meter women’s event.
At the 2024 Paris Games, Richardson won her first Olympic gold medal as she helped Team USA win the 4×100-meter relay. In the 100-meter race, the native Texan finished just short, claiming second place behind Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia.
