Before the Olympics in Paris, Sha’Carri Richardson appears on the digital cover of Vogue.
The outlet’s cover has the USA Track & Field standout donning a vibrant bodysuit and skirt from the Ralph Lauren Collection. With her trademark long, patterned nails and gold Nike sneakers, she appears to be ready to race on a track as the lower half of her ensemble flows with the breeze.
In another shot, Richardson is seen joyfully smiling in a green and beige embroidered Bode tank top and gold sequin shorts. The look was paired with gold leaf designed Gianvito Rossi sandals.
The 100-meter world champion opened up to the Vogue in an accompanying interview about where she is mentally, prepping for the Paris Olympics and more.
Richardson had to sit out the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics after she tested positive for THC, a chemical found in marijuana. Now, she’ll have the opportunity to compete in the Olympics for the first time at the Paris Games.
Speaking about her triumphant return to the world stage, Richardson, who clinched an Olympic spot last month and was officially named to the Paris roster on Tuesday, told Vogue, “I’m not back, I’m better.”
She continued, “I don’t just mean I’m a better runner. It’s beyond that. I’m better at being Sha’Carri. I’m better at being myself.”
Richardson went on to share how family love and support is a big part of her life, adding, “I’ve been blessed, because I’ve had other people in my life who have helped me along.”
