August 24th 2023.
American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson and Jamaican 100m bronze medalist Shericka Jackson have their sights set on the 200m final on Friday. If they each win their semi-final heats on Thursday, they will be racing each other for the second time in a week. Richardson already earned the win in the 100m final on Monday, beating Jackson in a close finish.
Richardson, who says she's representing herself and her people, is looking to make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics. She is seeking to become the first U.S. winner in the 200m race since Allyson Felix in 2009. However, it won't be an easy feat. At the Tokyo Olympics, Jamaicans Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce earned gold and silver, respectively.
The former LSU product is no stranger to adversity. She was banned from the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo after testing positive for cannabis. Richardson admitted to using the substance to cope with the passing of her biological mother. Now, she is focused and has yet to lose a race during this year’s qualifying season.
The 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games will include a wide variety of events, such as short and long-distance track and field, basketball, handball, archery, shooting, swimming, gymnastics, fencing, skateboarding, and much more. Richardson is hoping to make the most of this opportunity and prove her worth in the face of adversity.
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