Sha’Carri Richardson Joins a Lineage of Black Track Stars Setting Records In Acrylic Nails
Nineteen-year-old Louisiana State University freshman Sha’Carri Richardson is blowing up fast, with extra emphasis on fast. Why? In June, the student-athlete set a collegiate world record when she ran the 100-meter dash in just 10.75 seconds and was immediately thrust into the national spotlight. Richardson subsequently announced that she was entering the world of professional athletics and that she had signed with Nike, ‘cause checks over stripes.
On June 12th she wrote, “I would like to take this moment to thank the LSU track & field [team] for everything they have [helped] with through my journey this year,…I would like to announce that I have decided to pursue my life long dream and become a professional athlete.” There’s absolutely no doubt that ShaCarri’s refined talent...
