"Idk why y’all hype Sha'Carri Richardson so much"; "Proud of my girl"- Fans divided on the American clinching 100m silver at Paris Olympics

Sha'Carri Richardson was among the favorites to win the women’s 100m at the Paris Olympics but was pipped by Julien Alfred, who claimed the gold medal. Richardson clocked 10.87 for a second-place finish as Alfred pulled off an upset in the hotly contested race.

In the women’s 100m heats, Sha'Carri Richardson won comfortably, clocking 10.94 to cross the finish line. In the semi-finals, Richardson was stunned by Alfred, the sprint sensation from St. Lucia, who won the race in 10.84.

Richardson was forced to settle for second as she clocked 10.89. In the final, fans had different expectations. But Alfred stunned many to take the win, with the reigning world champion and Melissa Jefferson finishing second and third respectively.

Fans expressed differing opinions following Richardson’s second-place finish at the Paris Olympics. One fan claimed that the US sprinter is always overhyped but does not deliver on the big stage. Other fans lauded Richardson for her impeccable performance on her Olympic debut.

"FRAUD, idk why y’all hype her so much," one fan said.

"Proud of my girl! They doubted her!!!" another added.

"My heart was racing watching this!" another fan claimed.

Here are more reactions from fans.

"She’ll be back for the Gold, silver is still amazing! 🖤🦅🦅," another fan chimed in.

"All the Jamiancan threats were removed and she still didn’t get the gold? 🤭," a fan noted.

"Super proud!!! For her first-ever Olympics, silver is still nothing to scoff at!" a fan posted.

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Why Sha'Carri Richardson missed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Sha'Carri Richardson (Image Source: Getty)

Sha'Carri Richardson made her Olympic debut at the Paris Olympics, claiming a silver medal in the women’s 100m final behind Julien Alfred.

Richardson intended to debut at the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But a turn of events saw her miss out on selection. She had been impressive that season and was primed to be one of the breakout athletes in the women’s 100m. At the 2020 U.S. Olympic trials, Richardson qualified for the Olympic Games with a time of 10.86 seconds.

However, she was suspended by the United States Anti-Doping Agency after her urine sample tested positive for THC, a chemical found in marijuana and other cannabis products.

Richardson was forced to accept a one-month suspension from the USADA. Due to this suspension, she was forced to miss the women’s 100m but was eligible to compete in the women’s 4x100m relay team. However, she was not named in the team and had to wait for three years to make her dream a reality.