Champion sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson’s legacy will live on through one of her hometown’s track locations.
According to the Olympics, a unanimous vote by the Dallas Independent School District Board of Trustees on Oct. 19 concluded that the track at the Jesse Owens Athletic Complex field would carry on under Richardson’s name. The 23-year-old track star earned her running chops at Carter High School, located within the district.
“This means so much. If you from the city, you know the stadium is rooted in memories. I’m literally speechless,” Richardson posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Fans on X praised the athlete’s latest accomplishment.
The track star held the title as the fastest woman in the world after running a championship record of 10.65 in the final 100m during the track and field 2023 World Athletics Championship on Aug. 21.
The Olympics website reported that the meet, hosted in Budapest, found Richardson victorious over fellow competitors Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson. “From the beginning of the journey, I’m [honored], I’m blessed, it was a great competition and brought out the best in myself. I’m not back; I’m better, and I’m going to continue to be better,” the three-time world medallist said.
As previously reported by BLACK ENTERPRISE, the Texan started her 2023 track and field season with the third-fastest 100-meter race of all time. Her win at the Miramar Invitational was her first race and solo competition of the season.
Richardson’s present honor comes amid several hiccups in her career. In January, the championship runner was kicked off an American Airlines flight for arguing with a flight attendant. However, she has climbed to the top with her winning status.
“I found my peace back on the track, and I’m not letting anything or anybody take that anymore,” she said in May, according to BE
.Sha’Carri Richardson more than deserves the honor. Congratulations!