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Sha'Carri Richardson finally began her outdoor Olympic season after a long hiatus from the track and field circuit. She was speculated to make several appearances earlier this year, but the world champion chose the Xiamen Diamond League to kickstart her season as she aims for a spot on the United States Olympics team this summer.
Sha'Carri Richardson finished second in the 200m finals of her season opener at the Xiamen League 2024. She was ousted by 19-year-old upcoming Australian athlete Torrie Lewis, who clocked 22.96 to take home the title.
Fans were quick to pass their judgment and opinion on Richardson's performance because she was the World Champion. A fan trolled the American athlete for her performance which then became a matter of discussion among fans on X.
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"Sha’Carri Richardson lost, so in order to deflect, she started fidgeting with her hair, and the camera was panned on her, not the 19-year-old winner from Australia. I know that defense mechanism; it’s called shame," wrote the fan.
This comment infuriated several of Richardson's fans who quickly jumped to her defence. They extended their support to the athlete, wishing her luck for the rest of the Olympic season.
"That 20M Nike deal hurt y’all to the core," tweeted a fan in support of Sha'Carri Richardson.
"Nobody hates the success of Black women more than mediocre Black men," wrote another fan.
Here are some more fan reactions:
"That was before the final result was posted. It was a photo finish," wrote a fan.
"Y’all hate Sha’Carri because your athletes will never be as popular as she is win or lose, and that sh** burns y’all up inside. Gotta love it," chimed in another.
"Y’all love to hate her. It’s weird," tweeted a fan.
Sha'Carri Richardson on her Olympic season opener
Sha'Carri Richardson came under massive scrutiny after her season debut. However, the American track and field star was very positive about her performance as she believes that she is building up as the Olympic season unfolds.
Right after the race at the Xiamen Diamond League 2024, she spoke to the media about her performance and Olympic season plans.
"I feel good about the season openeer, kind of late for me to open up so I know what I need to work on. Me and my coach, I'm pretty sure by the time I get back to the warm up area, he's already formulating on how to get better for the next race, so I'm excited for my next meet," she said. ( Timestamp- 0:02)
As the Olympic season unfolds, anticipation among track and field fans is at an all-time high.
