Grammy Award-winning rapper Cardi B and World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson shared their love for Paris in a video that premiered during NBC Sports’ coverage of the 150th Kentucky Derby on Saturday. In the spot, they got their nails done together and discussed Richardson’s training regimen.
Richardson, 24, won the 2023 World 100m title in a personal-best 10.65 seconds, making her the favorite for the Paris Olympic 100m final on Aug. 3. Only four women have ever run faster than 10.65. The last U.S. woman to win the Olympic 100m was Gail Devers in 1992 and 1996.
Before the trials, Richardson is scheduled to race the 100m on May 25 at the Pre Classic in Eugene, Oregon, which is considered one of the most prestigious annual international track and field meets to be held in the U.S. NBC Sports and Peacock will cover live coverage of this event as well as the Olympic Trials and Paris Olympics later this year.
In order to compete in Paris, Richardson must first make it onto the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials from June 21-30 in Eugene, Oregon. The top three women in the 100m qualify for individual event while likely top six will go for the relay race.
Additionally to being a contender for both events (100m and relay), Richardson is also looking forward to competing in Paris as she has always dreamed of participating in an Olympic Games.
NBC Sports and Peacock are excited to cover all major events leading up to the Paris Games including both trials as well as key competitions leading up to it.
Overall, Sha’Carri Richardson’s journey towards competing in her first Olympics is shaping up to be a fascinating one with many challenges ahead but also great opportunities waiting for her on track as well as off it with media attention from around world like her encounter with Cardi B during Kentucky derby coverage highlighting not only her athletic achievements but also giving insight into her personality and interests outside of sports