Sha'Carri Richardson throws support behind Christian Coleman as sprinter faces disqualification in 4x100m relay at Paris Olympics

Sha'Carri Richardson lauded Christian Coleman for his effort on the track, which earned him historical wins throughout his career. Richardson took the 100 silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Coleman walked home without a medal after a setback in the men's 4x100m relay.

Sha'carri Richardson won the 100m at the 2023 World Athletics Championships and her US male counterpart Christian Coleman's effort earned the US team the 4x100m relay gold. Since then, a relationship beyond track rumors of the two sparked speculation among fans after someone spotted Richardson and Coleman at a McDonald's in Budapest.

After the women's team soared to a 4x100m relay victory at the 2023 World Championships, Sha'Carri Richardson was pictured being lifted in Coleman's arms. The sight left the internet abuzz, which continued as both showed appreciation for each other in interviews and social media posts.

Recently, Richardson took to her Instagram story to share Coleman's post, which featured him training in the rain.

'The former's caption read:

"His story is history" paired with crossed fingers and infinity emoji.

Sha'Carri Richardson lauds Christian Coleman; Instagram - @itsshacarri

The song she chose for her story of Coleman, 'U and I' of Hunxho.

Richardson was competing in Paris at her maiden Olympics. She was an inch away from making the Tokyo Olympic team in 2021 when a failed drug test forced her to pull out. Since then, the 24-year-old has been a dominant name in the track world with her above-par performances.

Coleman was in awe of Richardson's 100m feat in Paris, claiming her the 'greatest' en route to making history. He took to his Instagram story to write:

"We are witnessing history, The greatest.. just keep watching"

Christian Coleman Instagram story (Image via: Coleman Instagram)

Christian Coleman: "Sha'Carri Richardson's somebody I pull inspiration from"

At the 2024 Xiamen Diamond League, Coleman edged out Fred Kerley in the 100m and won the feat in 10.13s. After his win, he attended a conference, where Coleman showered Richardson with kind words and called her a beacon of inspiration.

"She is special. She is at the forefront of women empowerment and women sports, like taking to a whole new level... I'm a fan. She is exciting to watch and she's somebody I pull inspiration from," he said.

Coleman competed in the 4x100m relay in Paris but while handing over the baton to teammate Kenny Bednarek, he botched. In Noah Lyles' absence because of COVID-19-stricken health, the men's relay team got disqualified.

However, the women's 4x100m relay team, featuring Sha'Carri Richardson, Twanisha Terry, Gabby Thomas and Melissa Jefferson won gold for Team USA.