This weekend, LSU will celebrate the Olympic achievements and inspirational journeys of Sha’Carri Richardson and Mondo Duplantis.
Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis and world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson will pay a special tribute to their hometowns at Louisiana State University (LSU).
In honor of their exceptional accomplishments at the 2024 Olympics, the university has announced that the two former student-athletes who shone brightly on the international scene will be honored during the next LSU-Alabama game.
In addition to making their nations proud, Richardson and Duplantis also made LSU proud, as they developed their talents and laid the groundwork for their illustrious careers.
Sha’Carri Richardson solidified her status as one of the world’s best sprinters by running her way to a silver medal in the 200m and a gold in the 4x100m relay at the 2024 Olympics.
In the meantime, Duplantis successfully defended his Olympic championship by winning gold in the pole vault once more.
On social media, LSU posted a sincere statement reflecting on their accomplishments.
represented LSU on the global scene. The statement says, “We are thrilled to bring back our Olympians to be honored during the LSU-Alabama game this weekend.
In addition to Richardson and Duplantis, several former Tigers who participated in the Olympics, such as Vernon Norwood, Juan Celayan-Hernandez, Aleah Finnegan, Taryn Kloth, and Kristen Nuss, are expected to have an emotional homecoming.
Richardson’s former teammate, Mondo Duplantis, who played with him for LSU in 2019, said he admired him.
Duplantis commended Richardson during a recent Stockholm Diamond League match, recognizing the path they have traveled together since their undergraduate days.
“I believe that both of us were aware of our abilities to do such things. I’m so proud of her. It’s strange to consider where we were at the time, both as individuals and as athletes. In an interview with Olympics.com, Duplantis said, “It’s really great to see where we are today.
For Richardson and Duplantis, who both had an impact on LSU’s sports program in 2019, their return will be especially noteworthy.
Richardson was a formidable 100-meter competitor throughout her NCAA career, winning the NCAA Championships and finishing second in the 200-meter competition.
Her quickness and determination attracted attention right away, paving the way for a professional career that would lead to Olympic success and podium finishes at the World Championship.
During his time at LSU, Duplantis, a native of Louisiana, he made news by placing second in pole vault in the NCAA Championships and winning first place in his specialty at the SEC Championships.
