Sha'Carri Richardson sweats out in gym alongside Christian Coleman and other athletes on Christmas Eve

Sha'Carri Richardson was spotted training in the gym alongside Christian Coleman and other Star Athletics sprinters on Christmas Eve. The 2023 world champion is looking to reclaim the 100m title in the 2025 track and field season after losing it to Julien Alfred earlier this year.

Richardson has been part of the Star Athletics training group led by Dennis Mitchell ever since turning professional with Nike in 2019. Following her 100m victory at the 2023 World Championships, Micthell was named Nike Coach of The Year.

2024 was a rollercoaster year for the duo as Richardson struggled with her block starts during crucial races, including in the 100m Olympic finals. However, she seems determined to regain her top form in 2024 after being spotted in the gym even on Christmas Eve.

The official page of Star Athletics recently shared a series of pictures on Instagram and Richardson could be seen weightlifting and sweating out on the floor during warm-up exercises. Richardson's friend and 60m world record holder Christian Coleman was also spotted in the gym alongside Courtney Lindsey, Kingsley Coman, Twanisha Terry, and Kayla White.

"Still clocked in during the Holiday 🫡 #christmaseve," they captioned the post

Richardson started off the season on a strong note in the 100m, clocking 10.83s for the win at the Prefontaine Classic. She ran the world's best of 10.71s at the Olympic Trials to qualify for her maiden Olympics but couldn't replicate similar fast times in the latter part of the season.

The 24-year-old could only muster a 10.87s run in the 100m finals at the Paris Olympics to win silver while St. Lucia's Julien Alfred won the gold medal in 10.72s. She lost to Alfred again in the 100m Diamond League Finals, finishing eighth in 11.23s due to a poor start.

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Sha'Carri Richardson embracing her femininity and softness ahead of the 2025 track and field season

Wanda Diamond League 2024 - Sha'Carri Richardson in action (Source: Getty)

While Sha'Carri Richardson's rise to the top has had its share of controversial moments, which she claims made her feel 'stuck', the American sprinter is learning to embrace her softness and feminine side and credits her relationships for the change in perspective.

Speaking in an interview with Essence, the 2023 World Champion said:

“There was a time I felt stuck, and now I feel like I love the softness and femininity that I’m able to walk in. I have people that I know that if I fall backward, they’re right there."

“I know I have a community right here that understands, that cherishes me, as well as will correct me and let me know when I’m wrong. My relationships have definitely helped me be gentle with myself,” Sha'Carri Richardson added.

With a new outlook toward life, Richardson will have her eyes set on defending her 100m title at the 2025 Tokyo World Championships. It will also be a chance for her to reclaim the title of fastest woman in the world from Julien Alfred, who largely dominated the American last season.