“Sending Prayers”: Mourning Sha’Carri Richardson Gets Heartfelt Support From America Sha'Carri Richardson received a lot of support from her fans on the fourth anniversary of her mother's transition.

‘I want to thank her for bringing me into this world. I respect her and love her. I know she loves me.” Those words came from Sha’Carri Richardson four years ago—raw, vulnerable, and echoing from a place of heartbreak few could imagine. In that moment, she wasn’t just the fastest woman on the track—she was a daughter grieving, a soul aching, a young woman holding herself together while her world unraveled. Well, in June 2021, Sha’Carri sprinted to victory at the U.S. Olympic Trials, claiming the top spot in the women’s 100m and capturing the attention of the world. But just days before that triumphant race, she had received the most devastating news: her biological mother had passed away. She didn’t hear it from a family member. She learned it from a reporter. The shock, the sorrow—it