"Take in the beginning & see where I am now"- When Sha'Carri Richardson opened up on her place to have a good cry

Sha'Carri Richardson opened up about her favorite place to deep dive into nostalgia and have a good cry. The American athlete revealed how she would love to go back to her home track in her high school and reflect on her journey from practicing over there to becoming a World Champion.

Richardson made her 2024 season debut at the Xiamen Diamond League after skipping the Indoor season. After facing some setbacks in races that followed, she emerged victorious in the 100m at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field trials thereby qualifying for her second consecutive Olympic Games.

Sha'Carri Richardson had previously qualified for the Tokyo Olympics but could not compete in the event as she was suspended for a month after testing positive for cannabis. As she was gearing up to make her debut appearance at the Paris Olympics, Richardson spoke to NBC about her hometown Dallas as well as several aspects of her life.

The 24-year-old spoke about her go-to place to have a good cry in the city. Richardson revealed that whenever she feels like unwinding, she likes to go back to where it all began - David W. Carter High School.

" If I'm back home and I just want to unwind and be to myself, I'm going to go to my home track from my high school because I'm just going back to my home track and sit there and take in the beginning and look at where I am now," she said.

Sha'Carri Richardson on receiving support as she aimed for the pinnacle in the sport

Sha'Carri Richardson after winning the gold medal in the women's 4x100m realy at the2024 Summer Olympics - Day 14 - Source: Getty

Sha'Carri Richardson spoke about receiving incredible support from her grandmother, Betty Harp. The American athlete was seen celebrating her victory and Olympic qualification with her grandmother in an emotional moment at Hayward Field.

She also spoke about the impact that her grandmother had on her ever since she was a budding athlete. She spoke to Vogue magazine about her grandmother and credited her for her success.

“Everything I am, it’s because of that strong, wise Black woman. Everything. I mean, I’ve been blessed, because I’ve had other people in my life who have helped me along. But the foundation, that’s her,” she said.

Despite facing several challenges throughout her career, she bounced back to emerge victorious in her debut appearance at the Olympic Games in Paris. She concluded her 2024 season with one gold and one silver Olympic medal.