When it comes to the high-level world of professional sport, fitness and conditioning are everything. If your body is unable to handle the wear and tear of everyday training and intense competition, then it’s game over. But just as important as the physical aspect is the mental one – and for Sha’Carri Richardson, the path to mental clarity has been as demanding as any 100-meter dash.

Richardson recently sat down with Serena and Venus Williams for an episode of their new podcast, Stockton Street. In it, Richardson opened up about her life and career, including the dramatic moment at the 2023 US Championships when the sprinter ripped off her bright orange wig ahead of running the 100m (which she won), revealing her braids.

According to Richardson, that moment was meant to signify her bold

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