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Sha’Carri Richardson thanks her grandmother for teaching her authenticity, celebrating their bond through heartfelt messages and full-circle career moments.
Sha’Carri Richardson has made her feelings abundantly clear when it comes to the most influential figures in her life — and no one ranks higher than her beloved grandmother, Betty Harp.
The American sprinting sensation, who rose to international fame with her explosive performances and unapologetic authenticity, recently took to social media to thank the woman she lovingly calls "Big Momma" for a life-changing lesson.
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Raised in Dallas, Texas, by her grandmother and aunt Shayla, Richardson often credits the foundation of her strength and individuality to the guidance she received at home.
Her bond with Harp has been a recurring theme in her public statements and social media posts, and this week, she once again paid tribute to her grandmother with an emotional message that resonated widely.
"I'm so glad my grandmother raised me to be myself not act like what I need to be for the world," Sha’Carri Richardson wrote on X on June 19.
This powerful declaration is not a new sentiment for the track star.
She has frequently shared heartwarming glimpses into her personal life, especially the close relationship she shares with her grandmother.
In one recent post, Richardson shared a touching photo of Harp sipping coffee in Paris — a moment that symbolized a dream come true from her childhood.
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The image, Richardson said, captured a fantasy she never thought would materialize.
"This picture is my childhood wildest dream come true," she captioned the post.
Another such moment came in December 2024, when Richardson was featured on the cover of Essence magazine’s January/February 2025 issue.
The opportunity to be part of such an iconic publication stirred emotional memories of her childhood, particularly those spent watching her grandmother read the magazine.
"My experience here today, being on essence cover is an honor. I feel like the little girl inside me has, like, achieved something that we only saw in the magazines... I actually remember her reading Essence when I was younger, so full circle moment," she told Essence. as quoted by SportsKeeda.
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Following her participation in the Seiko Golden Grand Prix earlier this year, Richardson is now eyeing the 2025 Prefontaine Classic in July.
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