Sha’Carri Richardson, an American track and field sprinter, confirmed her relationship with Christian Coleman, a professional track and field sprinter, at the USATF Night of Legends Awards.
She also identifies as bisexual and stated that she had a girlfriend in 2021. After her June 2021 win, she immediately gave a shout-out to the LGBTQ community.
Highlights
- Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman confirmed their dating rumors at the USATF Night of Legends Awards, posting a cozy photo together.
- Christian is the men’s world record holder and 60m champion, and they have found a way to balance their personal and professional lives.
- Sha’Carri was in a painful, abusive relationship with a Jamaican Athlete, Janeek Brown.
Sha’Carri Richardson ran track at Carter High School, winning Texas state titles in the 100 m and 200 m.
She began her professional career by winning the 100-meter title at the 2016 AAU Junior Olympics and the 2017 USATF Junior Olympics.
Likewise, she won the gold medal in the 4 × 100-meter relay in her international debut at the 2017 Pan American U20 Athletics Championships.
Sha’Carri joined Louisiana State University in 2018 and became a finalist in the 60-meter dash at the 2019 NCAA Division I Indoor Championships. She broke two world U20 records.
Later, she announced she would forgo collegiate eligibility after her first year and signed a professional contract.
In April 2021, she ran a new personal best of 10.72 seconds, making her the fourth-fastest American woman in history and the sixth-fastest woman of all time.
Sha’Carri Richardson Confirms Her Rumored Relationship With Christian Coleman
Netizens speculated that Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman, two American athletes, are in a romantic relationship. They were spotted together at various events.
They confirmed their dating rumors at the USATF Night of Legends Awards, posting a cozy photo together. Their support for each other has been impossible to ignore.
🚨Sha’carri Richardson and Christian Coleman are OFFICIAL ❤️ They posted a video of them together at the Night of the Legends. pic.twitter.com/YWfFVjn8ZN
— Track Spice 🌶️ (@trackspice) December 8, 2024
Sha’Carri expressed her love with a romantic message to Christian on her Instagram Story after their public display of affection (PDA).
She posted her boyfriend’s picture with a “Da One” message using cheeky emoji. Moreover, she often shares heartfelt messages showing gratitude for his support.
Likewise, Sha’Carri posted a picture of her celebrating Thanksgiving Day, where she was seen at the pool adorning Christian’s necklace to bolster their status as together.
Furthermore, Christian is the men’s world record holder and 60m champion, and Sha’Carri is the reigning women’s world 100m champion. They have found a way to balance their personal and professional lives.
Despite their online celebrations, the love birds haven’t officially announced their relationship status. They kept fans guessing with their lovey-dovey social media posts.
They have been together like a couple and were spotted at Team USA’s final basketball match in Paris and the Dallas Cowboys vs the Atlanta Falcons game.
Nonetheless, Sha’Carri didn’t compete at the 2024 Millrose Games, but her loud cheering for Christian didn’t escape the fans’ notice.
She appreciates a relationship in which her person continues daily, helps her see who she is, critiques her, and teaches her her rights and wrongs.
Sha’Carri Richardson Was In An Abusive Relationship With A Jamaican Athlete
Sha’Carri Richardson tried to keep her relationship low profile due to her previous relationship history with a Jamaican Athlete, Janeek Brown.
She opened up about her painful, abusive relationship with Janeek, who never cared about her. Her past emotionally traumatic relationship made her cautious in future relationships.
People hate on Sha’Carri Richardson since she is not their vision of a respectable Black woman athlete.
— Ola Ojewumi (@Olas_Truth) August 4, 2024
Sha’Carri has tattoos, is queer, not light skinned, wears long multicolored weaves and long nails many consider unprofessional, “ghetto and too Black.”
Her name sounds Black… pic.twitter.com/LXPK12nG8g
Sha’Carri has talked about her healing process and the impact she experienced on her life and career due to her abusive relationship.
I was in a relationship with a Jamaican athlete that never cared about me from jump.
Sha’Carri Richardson
I was abused and stole from yet protected her from the judgment of her country & family while they dragged me. I had to deal with homophobic and so much more that I’m still healing from.
Sha’Carri couldn’t understand how someone could walk out of your life and not care about you anymore.
She posted a photo of herself with a then-partner Jamaican female athlete before taking it down on social media.
In addition, she credited her then-girlfriend with helping pick her hair color following her victory in the 2021 US Olympic trials.
Moreover, the American athlete isn’t shy about showing her love. Her past struggles shaped a stronger future with Christian Coleman.
Additional Information
- 24-year-old Sha’Carri Richardson was born in Dallas, Texas on March 25, 2000. Her grandmother, Betty Harp, and aunt, Shay Richardson, raised her.
- She was reported for a positive cannabis test following her 100 m final at the US Trials, invalidating her win and making her ineligible to compete in the 100 m at the Olympics.
- She defended her title as the US national champion in the 100-metre sprint event, winning the women’s 100m final in 10.71 seconds on June 22, 2024.
- Her net worth is estimated at $4 million as of 2024.
