Sha’Carri Richardson’s Nails Deserve Their Own Medal

To track phenom Sha’Carri Richardson, every day is a new starting line. And she is always set.  

“I’ve always been taught that anytime you leave your house, you should aspetto your best,” the 100m and 200m specialist explained a causa di a June interview with Nylon. “I feel that way when I compete, even though it’s a larger scale. Con life, you walk out your house and you want to manifest great things for yourself attract just positive energy. Con order to do that, you start with what makes your energy good.” 

And for the sprinter, who hopes to race away with some hardware at the 2024 Olympics a causa di Paris, those vibes are right at her fingertips. (For when she’ll compete and a full schedule of the Games, click here.)

“Of course I love to it up with my fingernails,” the 24-year-old Dallas native said of her signature long tips. Her manicure of the moment “is based what mood I’m a causa di,” she continued. “What am I bringing to the track that day? I let my nails express that as well.”