Sha’Carri Richardson is being hailed as the new Usain Bolt, but the young American sprinter does not see it that way.
Richardson, who is just 21 years old, is having a fantastic year so far. In four races, heats and finals, she ran 10.72, 10.77 and 10.74. She ran with ease.
The question about being the next Bolt was put to her at Saturday’s (22 May) Gateshead Diamond League press conference.
“Well, I have not seen that, but when I do see that, I’m definitely going to still be shocked – even though I do these things and it’s my time,” she said.
She a,so ran 22.11 and 22.35 in the half-lap event. She is the 6th fastest woman of all time with her 10.72.
Only world record holder Florence Griffith-Joyner, Carmelita Jeter and Marion Jones have ever run faster as Americans. Jamaicans Fraser-Pryce and Thompson Herah, both with 10.70, are the only two non-American to run fastest than 10.72.
“I guess I’m as shocked as much as you guys (the media) when I step on the track and do the things that I do,” said the 2019 NCAA 100m champion.
She continued: “But to hear things like that (being the next Bolt) just shows that people see not only potential in me, but they see greatness in me.”
“Every time I step on the track, I am trying to do something I have not done before,” she said.
Richardson was favourite to win the US TRials in 2019 but finished eighth in the final.
“I just have to block it (8th place finish) out, remember my craft and every time I step on the track, execute in the best way I can. If I win, that’s the bonus.”
Richardson will face Jamaican world 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at the Gateshead Diamond League on Sunday (23 May).
Gateshead Diamond League Live Streaming with be on World Athletics’ YouTube channel
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Please….Asher Smith has beaten her…..so what’s the hype about ..
It bad to be a HATER treat other like you want to be treated love make life smoother at peace this young lady is on her way give her time to grow
Benison Brown VERY WELL SAID
How can you compare this woman with Bolt
Listen trackalerts; your girl has not won anything as yet . The first test she’s gotten, she’s failed. I said it all along, another English Gardner. The thing is Americans so desperate for a sprinting hero, they’ll jump for the first pretender who shows up. And listen stop finding excuses for her loss. Every single one of the athletes in that race , including Asher Smith, ran in the same weather conditions!
Let’s see how she handles two more losses in quick succession. They’re out there waiting for her!
Too much hype!
Asher was brought up in that weather both her and sfp are slight in physique running into such a strong head wind they were always going to struggle Nd besides its the olympics that will matter for Dina to medal she’ll need a pb I have sfp eth Nd shacarri metalling in the 100m ppl must forget she’s only 21 and asked not to b compared to anyone it’s only ppl from the island’s crying Nd moaning seems with envy clearly
Medalling
Shueib Felix ;When Shelly was 21 she was winning two Olympic gold medals 🏅🏅at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Stop finding excuses for your no hit wonder. Why would people from the islands envy your American 🇺🇸 hope? She’s achieved zilch …. zero , nuttin !
She lost today
Bolt doesnt lose
What Bolt comparison? You’re all cra cra😢. Smdh!
Bolt comparison really 🤔
She needs to shut up and let her feet do the talking. She is a talent and has far to go but needs to be humble😜
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What is this “rubbish” about Bolts comparison…no one dead or alive can or should be compared with bolt. America & Americans are just jealous of Bolt, so they are always going to try and find an Athlete to become a hero. They will do everything to take away from his achievement. They are just a disgusting set of people. How can you compare a girl that has yet to do anything consequence to someone who has done it all.
Wait till she meets some name talent..Asher Smith beat her..Just saying..
Very misleading title. It’s just click bait
Why have they sidestep the great Shelly Ann who is a female and talking about Bolt?? Is this for ratings?
Paul Blair Good question
Omar Palarchie Did the Usain protoje win the race??😃😃
Paul Blair Beaten by Asher-Smith. We all know when Shelley and Elaine peaks it will be a different story. Bout Usain Bolt like? I wonder if they even looked a Shelly Ann’s achievements.
Omar Palarchie Damn and she get beaten already.😃
Apparently not at the Gateshead Diamond league.
Way the ppl them who did a talk off them mouth today….she a struggle keep her form and she been running like a thief whole season she should a dust the feild and left them drinking rain water from her heels….but u affi can walk the walk and talk a the talk….Richardson needs to be taught a lesson and eat some humble pie
People whey mi tell oonu sey…Calm down…she nuh big as it look…She will not beat the Jamaicans in Tokyo
We know the US make sure she last they never see ríe end of the túnel not bad mind but wey them mean her time now everyone time now just who get out on that day
Misleading headline. trackalerts just give us the results of the meets please. She is obviously a promising talent but it’s kinda early (and unfair to her) to be making such comparisons.
Bruh why yall on here hating smh why she gotta be on drugs cause she fast do you know how yall sound…
What time is the race today?
Don’t get this hype too quick. Those nails might be your down fall
She is excellent and very promising but Bolt is exceptional. She has to consistently win big titles and break world records to get to Bolt-status. Forget about Bolt..she has to get to Shelly Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah status first!!
Tomeca Brown not pretty much Thompson but just Fraser-Pryce
Marley Kiki oh so Thompson 100m, 200 and 4×100 Olympic titles dont count ?
Be humble first….Then Win win big….U are stil junior
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Evrol A Bell you have to be consistent in winning major titles to be considered an icon of the sport. Of course Thompson has run numerous sub 10.8s but when it comes to the races that really matter, she couldn’t produce the goods. She had the chance of winning the world titles in 2017 after her Olympic triumph but failed to. Even again in 2019 she should’ve taken the world titles but lost to Fraser-Pryce (who came back from maternity leave). So get your facts right dude. Btw, the U.S won the 4×1 in Rio so which 4×1 Olympic title are you talking about?
Tomeca Brown why do we need to compare?
…its s no brainer…I read this article elsewhere…its not her who sho I ld be addressed, it’s the fanatics where always analyzing and xomparing…the problem is that some people has absolutely nothing to do most times, so they Dibble n dabble and create confusions for like minded people…as far as I’m concerned, she may very well become great…however she’s not there yet, or may never get there…for now, Usain Bolt is the ruler, champion, and Statesman of track n field…albeit with an exemplary record and stunningly warm personality…I doubt any athlete will ever match all his attributes for yeeears to come…
You go Girl shine as loud as you can . Just be safe race by race . I love my Jamaican stars but when I see talent I have to on point
Renae Sherie Atkinson WELL SAID
I believe she is the future of women sprinting. Big as Bolt? Only time will tell but I’m not sure I see it. Names like Bolt and Griffith-Joyner are recognizable to folks other than track & field fans or even sports fans for different reasons. They were exceptional, clocking unprecedented times in global events. They were easily recognizable. Bolt with his stature as well as his trademark pose and easily memorable (and fitting) one-syllable name. Griffith-Joyner with her outfits and nails and her catchy moniker “Flo Jo”. With all her greatness I’m not sure how popular SAFP is outside of true sports fans. Richardson is running times SAFP has been doing repeatedly for over a decade. Jeter and Jones have run under .7 but I wouldn’t call them household names. She has the swagger and the hair. She would have to be recognized by her first name b/c Richardson just won’t do. It has been well over 30 years and if you say ‘Flo Jo’ everyone knows who you’re talking about. The same will probably be true for Bolt. Let her get some Oly and WC gold over a few years and earn like every one else. With success on the track and good marketing we’ll see what kind of notoriety she gets.
Am beginning to realize that folks here who are screaming ‘ drugs’ are Jamaicans who are worried that their dominance might just be cut short by Sha’carri Richardson and they can’t come to terms with that! Are you guys sore sports?
Koketso Maswena no Jamaicans not worried about this young lady we are not ,this is shelly last Olympic , and we still going to have that dominance, the American and Jamaicans will always having this show down
Apart from sfp and Eth there’s no real talent anymore not that I know of anyway u guys r such sore losers
She is a bit too “jumpy” for me. 😆
Only time will tell… just time
Show me your friends and I can tell who you are. This girl works with Dennis Mitchell and Justin Gatlin. Need I say more!
People read the article and do not let the headline deceive you. This girl is on a roll to prove herself. I know no one likes to lose, but the tides can’t always be in our favor all the time.
I’ve been watching track for years and I’ve never seen anyone this rude. I hope she is beaten into 3rd place. This girl is sick. By the way, someone needs to get her a PR person. She needs to stop talking. Poor communication skills.
America always bring one from the lab every Olympic year. Smh
Latoya Sweetie so Tru an none of them never beat the Jamaican the last Olympic was the same an they were lost
This piece of shhhhaving cream better be humble. She’s going back to the days when the athletes from the US were rude and disgusting.
Kino Cummings yes Gail devers marion Jones shawn crawford and the list goes on
Anyone who’s a threat to a JA title/athlete is one drugs 😂
Selser Dwayne Williams its been proven quite often so you cant blame those that think she might be
Anastacia Bennett nah do y’all’s research the girl been dominating from she young, she’s not new to track her progression has been steady. I’m a fan of the sport first and then the flag which, every country has had athletes who has failed a drug test yes including JA
It was not just the speed that made Usain great but the personality Most track stars don’t appear to be socialize well. Asafa was a world record holder but did not appear to socialize as with other track stars and they did nothing other than athletics
she is already hypo and didn’t even win an international medal!! the athletes them who have international medals not behaving like her!! I am not hating just stating a fact that I see when she run and win!!
Junia Smith when Briana Williams burst into the scene, she was pretty much referred to as the next big thing. Just let the media hype Sha’carri Richardson, she is a menace to every sprinter now, and so far she has backed her hype, by running fast times.
Koketso Maswena she just got whipping though!! I not talking about Brianna she is not the topic!! but she need to be humble and wait until she win an international medal!!
Junia Smith YOU ARE A HATER
Be humble,because Bolt sure was never disrespected no athletes before him even he was push by the drug store Carl Lewis and that is why 4 years after retirement he’s still relevant still making money,go learn to be like my favorite 🇺🇸 athlete Allison Felix,,go talk to her about any other person she run against past are present and see the respect
Michelle Simpson-Godchild women are always jealous of others, why? Who has she disrespected?
Deluded Americans as usual she not even make a US team yet, there is no comparison whatsoever
Some Yola commenting on this race is very disrespectful
People that’s just the headline.
In the article she’s surprised and doesn’t agree she’s on that level to be called out as greatness just yet.
What time is the race?
Dnt get bighraded,altho a ambition u gat still
I know 15 year old in Jamaica we will beat in 2 years time. Ntg to see here
Jav Ynwa Karma Clayton’s are growing so is Davis n the others,mel she come
she has the same look in her eyes as Justin gatlin,that’s all I got to say
Jason Jallum 🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
Jason Jallum this is funny 😃😃!
Jason Jallum are you intimidated by that young woman?
Koketso Maswena no I’m not but I’m entitled to my opinion.
Jason Jallum I agree, but it must be true. I will call your bluff, share here her failed drug tests. I will wait!
I read the article and I don’t see where she plays down Bolt at all! Misleading headline
The Bolt comparison is absurd. It’s absolutely naive hype, based on nothing.
Get use to her name haters because she’s a hard working track star that should only be compared to Flo Jo or Jetter who is the fastest woman alive.
Julia Haskins-Anderson Obviously you know nothing about Track and field 🙄. This girl is new let her breathe. These competitions are new to her. It would be boring if one person was winning all the time.
Myrna Henry-Bell you sound dumb AF there’s new about Richardson just say she’s been to YOU.
Julia Haskins-Anderson wow. Uneducated fool. Obviously you know nothing about comprehension. 👋
Julia Haskins-Anderson she IS new. She hasn’t done the international circuit yet. So yeah the response to you was correct. Being rude doesn’t make it less so and rather shows your ignorance.
Richardson has been a very good talent since junior and high school. Those who know – know.
C Curtis Hall I have been following her ever since and I am not surprised at her achievements because I welcome new talent. Some of us just don’t get it or just can’t get it.
C Curtis Hall new to you doesn’t make her new she’s big here and the favorite for today’s race so that’s she’s international KNOWN. Nothings rude about that!
Julia Haskins-Anderson you have no clue do you? Go back and read! I have known of her since she was a junior in high school – stop talking please 👎🏾
People stop the HATE.lets show love, if Sha’Carri is a Jamaican the tone would have been different…This is what Track and Field needs competition and an up and coming star, irrespective of where that person is from…She seems to be a good one in the making,so let her enjoy her moment,I am impressed by her times but there’s no worrying for me…Most of Sha’Carri races are one off…go through the rounds and win then I will say yes…Also I know and believe in the quality of our female runners…Do you all think Elaine pulled out of the race because she is scared…hell no no…
Richard White She is fine, very talented but not Bolt or SFP.
Richard White Elaine pulled out to be of no competition to both and to allow Pocket Rocket to shine. When the time comes, if she has to race with them, then she has no choice.
Nas Nauw Elaine Thomson has a serious problem with her Achilles tendons, she needs to save herself for the Olympics.
Richard White I had the pleasure of meeting this young lady,she a very charismatic and hungry to make a name for herself. I am excited to see what the future holds for her. Big ups to all athletes. It makes track and field quality and exciting when there is a good blend of old and new blood
Richard White she ran 10.7 twice exactly two weeks ago during 2 rounds on the same day …
Richard White not hating bro but she is too arrogant …you have to pay homage and respect to who was before you ….she was cool until she made that statement ” we are not the same ” throwing shade at Brianna …its not confidence its arrogance and it makes me wonder why
Richard White No Elaine aint scared.
She knows how to win
Richard White WELL SAID
Abi-Gale Bibby WELL SAID
Christopher Young CHECK YOURSELF
Melvin Williams da fuck , who da hell is you b****
Kind of a misleading headline.
Matthew Kerr Iminked exactly
Matthew Kerr Iminked Not kinda downright drama-starter.
Yall heard what she said yesterday at the press conference when describing herself?
say she FEISTY!!😂 I can’t wait till Tokyo when MommyRocket beat the lil pissytale gal
Tajay Miller She feisty but Shelly and are Jamaican she beta hold har position
Tajay Miller u knw,am growing organic yams,dasheen n coco fi mimmy rocket specially
You would need to change her name to “Wonder Woman” if she is clean. She is absolutely too fast for raw speed.
Viola James drugs a work.
Charles Belle Honestly, have you really watched her? She is ridiculously so fast. If that is raw speed…well. I need to hear the truth.
Charles BelleCharles BelleBelle are you the supplier? I have never seen men being intimidated by the achievements of a woman like this
Ppl clearly from the islands not wanting to deal with the fact that they have no young sprinting talent coming through leave the young lady if she’s doping they’ll catch her
Viola James YOU TALK LIKE YOU ARE ON DRUGS..LEAVE THIS YOUNG WOMAN ALONE
Melvin Williams You need to be able to read. Why you think I would be on drugs? I am complementing her…if that is raw speed. Get your self together…I am not a basher…I encourage people. Hop off my back stupid.
Viola James GO BACK TO YOUR CAVE
Melvin Williams Only after you crawl back under your rock.
Viola James BETTER YET GO BACK TO MARS
She’s Sha’carri….end of story. The sport needs stars and personalities. We may not like it but she is a breath of fresh air…that being said I would love to see a Caribbean Queen lower her colours…just dont think it will be today
U see how the US desperate, me nuh surprise if it turns out tht she izza lil bwoi enuh
Sheno Samuels mi want u 3310 it a type too much facts😄😄
Godsoń Maurice tek it lol
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Sheno Samuels talk truth
Whoiee mi belly , l caa larf
Sheno Samuels so true
Nah lie u type mi mind
Girl your too much for me oh dnt forget u training with a 2 time drug cheat Justin gatlin🤔
Godsoń Maurice and a coach known for doping his athletes🤦♂️
Tajay Miller Thats all he does dope nothing else.
Tajay Miller how did i forget dat part🤔she just sprung out like dat am not trusting this chick she seems juiced💉up
Godsoń Maurice She too dam much.Not even have no Title to her name and think she is on top of the World.Not a likable person at all .
Charles Belle i second you she talks 2 much
Come tek dem ppl yah phone noh..lawd hve mercy!🙆🏽♀️
Just give her time …only time will tell..
Godsoń Maurice sour grapes
Folks here are hoping to see Sha’carri Richardson flop, but they are going to be disappointed, she is that good! Humble pie beckons for you all naysayers
Godsoń Maurice be an athlete and talk your talk, it’s allowed
Godsoń Maurice exactly
Godsoń Maurice 0
I don’t like her .
That’s what Flo Jo and Marion said. In the end, they were doped up with drugs so be careful how you a talk.
Nas Nauw CAN YOU PROVE THAT
Unuh luv fi bring up Bolt name ehh? How come mi nuh see Shelly or Elaine claiming to be the new Bolt with all their success? Gal Bye!
Nicola Reid there is a difference with shelly and Elaine dem no hype them just go on the track and do their thing.this girl a hype 2 much
Monica Cole seriously!
Your time until they find the drugs 🤣 Shelly will forever be the 🐐
Julian Trev Kerr yuh nuh easy
Mesha Taylor just wait an see
Julian Trev Kerr a mussi Marion daughter😂
Mesha Taylor
Julian Trev Kerr Agree she too hype too much she needs to calm her self down.Guess the undetected drugs working.Remember she train with Gatlin who is a drugs user also her coach Dennis Mitchell another drugs user.
Charles Belle them over deh a use undetected substances 🤣
Julian Trev Kerr True
But time will ketch upon pon dem
Don’t be so mean Bro, she is a Sister on her way to Track and Field Greatness. Let’s lift Her up !
Kmt….she wouldn’t want to be compared to him but she would rather with a dead drug cheat in flo jo….but lets see how today goes cause I believe she has the talent but she rising for a fall
David Anthony Ormsby mi too nuh like d lil nuffness. Someone needs to teach her professionalism!
Yea… she will fall and fall hard..
That’s not charisma or confidence that she showing.. plus her times still are all below clean top athletes over the last 10yrs so let’s wait and see
Renacimiento De Merlvan Smith yes them a look the hype Cause us men are the 1 to beat right now in Tokyo for the 100m gold so they pushing her up like the men
Crstar Jay-r I’m trying not to put my mouth on her but if she is the real deal I want she to get her chance to shine and showcase her talent but u have to remaind humble and down to earth
David Anthony Ormsby because maybe herself is going down that road as well.Remember she train with Gatlin and Dennis Mitchell is her coach.
David Anthony Ormsby you sound stupid and very evil which I’m not surprised. Flo Jo wasn’t a drug cheat that’s why her records still exist. Go read a book and get some knowledge then go ask God to clean your evil heart. You some from hate but there’s no need to keep spreading it.
David Anthony Ormsby please show we’re Flo Jo failed a test? I can show you where Shelly was banned.
Julia Haskins-Anderson but where this big sweet pepper come from? Ur a dunce or stupid cause no where in my comments or statements that I was hating on Richardson…..so if u think I’m hating on flo jo then that’s on u cause Idc….u couldn’t prove anything on marion Jones but the lord touch her heart and she confessed….flo jo after setting those records died the next year after….u need to go to the lord in prayer cause taking my words out of context and turning it around is showing who is truly evil here lady….
Dante Black Phoenix Freeman I am sure Shelly never knowingly took drugs which is a famous pre-game rituals for Americans..
Dante Black Phoenix Freeman mr was shelly really banned and u cant put shelly in this cause she had a surgery and the medication was not fully vetted hence why she was reprimand….until now that’s the only blemish on SFP record…u see what she did in 2016 after having a toe injury she didnt do an operation on it…she fought to the finals and got a bronze…..
Renacimiento De Merlvan Smith 💣
David Anthony Ormsby excuses for anyone Jamaican