Who's The Fasted Woman In America?

Quick Inspirational Recap:

Another reason to Celebrate this year despite the challenges of the Pandemic and daily life.  How are we feeling as we take a moment to revel in Sha'carri Richardson's Victory as being named the fasted woman in America.  This young lady truly made history and defied the odds and limitations sometimes set for us, other times we set upon ourselves. 

As posted in Harpers Bazaar: "The 21-year-old sprinter stunned the world this weekend after winning her 100-meter heat and securing a coveted spot as part of the U.S. women's team for next month's Tokyo Olympics. Following her domination of the trial and in a post-competition interview, Richardson revealed that her win follows a heart-wrenching week; the athlete shared that her biological mother passed away just a week prior to her Olympic-certifying win."

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As printed in Black Enterprise: "Becoming One Of The Fasted Winners In History

While Louisiana State University (LSU), Richardson broke the collegiate record in the 100 meters at the 2019 NCAA Outdoor Championships.

In April, Richardson garnered attention for clocking a speed of 10.72 seconds at the Miramar Invitation. She made headlines as he sixth-fastest woman in history with the fastest time ever in Miramar, Florida. Her then-world leading record put her in the category of the top women on the all-time track and field list: Florence Griffith Joyner, Carmelita Jeter, Marion Jones, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Elaine Thompson.

According to Runner’s World, Richardson is now ranked second in the world. She’s right behind Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica. Fraser-Pryce ran 10.62, representing the second-fastest 100-meter time in history.

Richardson is a fan favorite and is well on her way to making history.

“I am getting ready to change the game. I am as good as I say I am. It’s something I haven’t really expected, something the world hasn’t been expecting,” the runner shared after her race in April."

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Let her achievement, dark skinned girl with weave, tattoos' and "black girl magic attitude" continue to inspire and energize all of us during those moments of doubt, exhaustion and life's daily challenges. Can you imagine the sheer unbridled determination that must be coursing through every lean inch of her? Can you imagine how in awe she's probably still feeling?

As minorities and as women, there's so much that needs not be said - because we know the struggles not mentioned, nor do we need to mention.  Sha'carri is proof positive that much can be done- despite, regardless and nevertheless.  Let's absorb, digest, revel and continue to achieve many more of our respective goals - tattoo's optional.