Sha’Carri Richardson Makes Waves in Track and Field
Introduction to Sha’Carri Richardson
Coming off her Olympic Games debut in Paris, Dallas’ Sha’Carri Richardson is continuing to make waves on and off the track. The Carter High School graduate was announced on Thursday as a co-owner of the women’s-only track league Athlos. D-FW native Tara Davis-Woodhall and former Texas Longhorn Gabby Thomas were announced as the other two with ownership stakes. All three of the U.S. track stars took home medals at last summer’s Paris Olympics.
Athlos Track League
Athlos started as a women’s-only track and field meet with its inaugural event in the fall of 2024 at Icahn Stadium in New York City. The meet was founded by Reddit co-founder and husband to Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian. The second-edition of the meet will take place on Oct. 10 at the same venue.
Future of Athlos
In 2026, Athlos will shift to a team-based model. The shift is similar to Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track league, which debuted in 2025, in that it will have meets at different major cities. This new model will provide more opportunities for female track athletes to compete and gain exposure.
Sha’Carri Richardson’s Track Career
Richardson opened her 2025 track season at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo, Japan, on May 18, where she ran 11.47 seconds in the women’s 100m for fourth place. The 25-year-old sprinting phenom is coming off a season in 2024 that saw her take home a silver medal in the women’s 100m and anchor the U.S. to a gold medal in the women’s 4x100m at the Paris Olympics.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, Sha’Carri Richardson is a talented and dedicated track athlete who is making a name for herself in the sports world. Her involvement with the Athlos track league is a great opportunity for her to give back to the sport and provide opportunities for other female athletes. We look forward to seeing her continue to succeed in her track career.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Athlos?
A: Athlos is a women’s-only track league that was founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. It started as a track and field meet and will shift to a team-based model in 2026.
Q: Who are the co-owners of Athlos?
A: The co-owners of Athlos are Sha’Carri Richardson, Tara Davis-Woodhall, and Gabby Thomas. All three are U.S. track stars who took home medals at the Paris Olympics.
Q: What is Sha’Carri Richardson’s track record?
A: Sha’Carri Richardson is a 25-year-old sprinting phenom who took home a silver medal in the women’s 100m and anchored the U.S. to a gold medal in the women’s 4x100m at the Paris Olympics. She opened her 2025 track season at the Seiko Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo, Japan, where she ran 11.47 seconds in the women’s 100m for fourth place.
