American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson posted a touching remembrance of her grandmother along with a unique Olympic photo.
Sha’Carri Richardson, the world 100-meter champion, shares a touching and intimate moment with her fans on Instagram as she continues to think back on her incredible performances at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Richardson recently shared a picture of herself at the historic Games, showing off her victories while wearing the American flag.
Her grandmother, Betty Harp, whom she affectionately refers to as “Big Momma,” now has the portrait, a treasured memento of her athletic accomplishments, on display in her house.
“A stunning work of art. Richardson wrote, “Featured in Big Momma Museum,” as the photo’s caption.
For Richardson, the athlete has always found strength in her emotional bond with her grandmother.
After years of hard work and perseverance, the portrait, which is currently displayed in what Richardson lovingly refers to as the “Big Momma Museum,” honors a moment of pride, fortitude, and redemption.
This most recent accomplishment follows Richardson’s stellar performance at the Olympics in Paris, where she made her eagerly awaited debut.
Richardson had previously qualified for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, but a one-month suspension following a positive cannabis test prevented him from competing.
But she made a strong comeback to the world scene in Paris, where she finished just behind Julien Alfred and took home a silver medal in the women’s 100-meter final with a timing of 10.87 seconds.
Richardson thanked her family, particularly her grandmother, for their constant support as she reflected on her journey from the agony of missing the Tokyo Games to standing on the Olympic podium in Paris.
Additionally, Richardson had a significant role in the women’s 4×100-meter relay, anchoring Team USA to a gold medal.
Before Richardson took over in the last leg, the American team—which featured Melissa Jefferson, Twanisha Terry, and Gabrielle Thomas—was behind.
She established herself as one of the world’s best sprinters with her two medal haul in Paris, which included gold in the relay and silver in the 100m.
Richardson finished one of the most successful seasons of her career by competing in the Diamond League in the months after the Olympics, where she proceeded to excel in Zurich and Brussels.