We are one month away from the start of The Olympic Games. The global pandemic may have slowed things down, but they definitely didn’t put a complete stop from the world’s top athletes going for the gold.
This year’s long list of athletes include some one-in-a-lifetime female competitors. Texas native Sha’Carri Richardson has taken the nation by storm: Her speed, style and undeniable confidence makes the 21-year-old an exciting addition to The Games.
Richardson won the women’s 100 meters at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials on Saturday and is ranked among the world’s fastest women. Her cross to the finish line was bittersweet – she entered the crowd and immediately embraced her grandmother. Richardson’s victory came just days after losing her mother.
Check out the gallery for more athletes holding it down for America in the upcoming Olympics
These Black Queens Are Reppin’ USA In The Olympic Games [Photos] was originally published on wzakcleveland.com
1. Sha’Carri Richardson – Track & Field
Sha’Carri Richardson – Track & Field
2. Simone Manuel – Swimming
Simone Manuel – Swimming
3. Vashti Cunningham – High Jump
Vashti Cunningham – High Jump
4. Keni Harrison – Hurdles
Keni Harrison – Hurdles
5. Allyson Felix – Track
Allyson Felix – Track
6. A’Ja Wilson – Basketball
Allyson Felix – Track
7. Simone Biles – Gymnastics
Simone Biles – Gymnastics
8. Naya Tapper – Rugby
Naya Tapper – Rugby
9. Crystal Dunn – Soccer
Crystal Dunn – Soccer
10. Dalilah Muhammad – Track and Field
Dalilah Muhammad – Track and Field
11. Deja Young – Track & Field
Deja Young – Track & Field
12. Ashleigh Johnson – Water Polo
Ashleigh Johnson – Water Polo
13. Aliphine Tuliamuk – Marathon
Aliphine Tuliamuk – Marathon
14. Nicky Nieves – Sitting Volleyball
Nicky Nieves – Sitting Volleyball