Sha’Carri Richardson Prepares for Redemption With Her Iconic Pre-event Ritual

Let’s travel back to 2024, when Sha’Carri Richardson was riding the high of her career, claiming gold in the Women’s 4x100m relay and silver in the 100m at the Paris Olympics. It was her best year yet. But 2025 has been a different story. Confident in her abilities, she kicked off the season, only for February to strike with an injury that derailed her plans, turning the year into a rollercoaster of setbacks. After numerous challenges, she finally returned to the podium with a second-place finish at the Brussels Diamond League. And now, with the Tokyo World Championships in her sights, she’s gearing up for the big stage, and, of course, doing it in classic, fashionable SCR style.

Before the reigning world champion takes to the global stage, she follows a ritual that is necessary for her victories. Following in the footsteps of her idol, Florence Griffith-Joyner, Richardson transforms her look ahead of every major event. And just before the Tokyo World Championships, she treated fans to a glimpse of her latest masterpiece: Long, pointed nails adorned with bold, patterned polish, shared proudly on her Instagram story.

Each nail boasts a unique style, ranging from delicate pinky florals to embedded stones and intricate patterns. She painted her nails as if they were nothing but a canvas. For her, this isn’t just a fashion choice; it’s one of her signature pre-event rituals. Remember how back at the Paris Olympics, Sha’Carri turned heads by pairing the official Team USA uniform with bold, squared nails painted in the colors of the flag.

Stay tuned here to know more about her pre-game rituals…

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