Sha'Carri Richardson's Sprinting Genius Explained

World Athletics Championships 2023 Budapest
Sha'Carri Richardson, an extraordinary sprinter, showcases unparalleled skills and techniques that set her apart from elite competition.

[@swaleyblue5590]

I always thought that her stride looks different from everyone else’s like she looks upright and relaxed, but runs crazy fast yet everyone else looks like they’re trying to push their chest forward and run in a diagonal. Thank you for explaining.

[@kojoharrison630]

Sha’Cari has always mentioned that Flo-Jo is her role model and it shows in her body mechanics when she’s sprinting. Developing the core and hip flexor strength allows the athlete to achieve an effortless Bounce and high knee pick-up which allows you to relax because ‘Speed’ becomes a by-product in an Effortless manner, that’s why there is NEVER tension in her face but rather a Masterful display of perfect Theatrical sprinting style (just like Flo-Jo). It’s an Art form only made possible by super core strength and hip flexor strength. Flo-Jo eventually grasped that technique later in her career after listening to her husband Al Joyner who was echoing what Bob Kersey her coach had been telling her all along. Kudos to Sha’Cari. God continue to bless her (and her Jamaican sisters Shelly-Anne and Shericka who truly love and protect her) 💫 🙌🏾💎💎💎👑👑👑❤️🙏🏾

[@jkingj50]

XZ

[@homodeus8713]

Hence, Al Joyner saying she reminds him of the late, great Flo Jo. The fact that she achieves the same running height as Jackson who is much taller than her.

[@MISHKAJAI]

and Roids def helped her to don't forget!

[@kojoharrison630]

YOU are CLEVER! YOU have such Wisdom and you are Intelligent too!! I feel that you that you were around in 1988 and YOU supplied her with the Steroids for which she NEVER tested Positive for!! (??)@@MISHKAJAI

[@bettyrhino9958]

Sha Carri is the new queen. Long live the queen of Atletics!! Your time to shine girl!!

[@lyonheart84]

That’s exactly the running style that Flo jo had towards the latter part of her career when she achieved her incredible times, she was virtually leaning backwards when she sprinted and flowed across the ground beautifully regardless of whether you think she may have used performance enhancers

[@BootyWarrior80892]

@@nyawoods4343SHA Carri used performance enhancers? Which ones?

[@citizenex7280]

Which flo Jo are you talking about? No comparison

[@kojoharrison630]

SHA’CARI’s role model is Flo-Jo. She mentions this all the time and you can see in the body mechanics that allows her to run with the high knee pick-up at the top end of her races……it demonstrates an amazing core strength and hip flexor strength. Once you work these body parts well it gives you a feeling of confidence and wanting to fly….just like Flo-Jo felt and did 👑💎💫❤️🙏🏾

[@tsmith9063]

​@@nyawoods4343that has nothing to do with running technique I'm sure you no nothing about technique or you wouldn't have made that statement making you seem ignorant

[@ikongchin3088]

Not gonna happen. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@clemontwilliams8010]

Thanks for the analysis of Shacarri's sprinting technique. She does have great form. Young athletes take note.

[@georgeperry7240]

Sha'Carri's talent is a gift from God. Mixed with coaching fine tuning running to an art form. That's why she keep getting faster.

[@latoyasmith6576]

I call her FloJo Jr..... She reminds me so much of FloJo with a small twist of Evelyn Ashford in the 80's..... This young lady has excel..,.. So many people doubted this young lady because like all of us she made mistakes..... I stand behind her 100 percent....🎉🎉🎉

[@kojoharrison630]

It is widely known in the Athletics fraternity that Flo-Jo’s Sprinting technique is the best to date, Male or Female (this is NOT about ‘Speed’ just pure technique made possible by extreme core strength and hip flexor strength & flexibility) Once you feel your core and hip flexors you ‘Relax’, you glide, you bounce and propel forwards with high knee pick-up rather than using brute force to generate speed which only slows you down at the top end because your otherwise weak core and hip flexors can’t sustain the speed. An athlete could have the best natural speed but if the core and hip flexors are not strong enough they drop their knee at the top end and end up leaning toward to try and reach the line quickly (but then fail) ❤️🙏🏾

[@teezski]

i think the best male counterpart that mirrors flojo is usain bolt

[@kojoharrison630]

@@teezski In terms of technique Only, I would pick Carl Lewis over Usain Bolt. Bolt is recent and much more powerful but Carl had that techique

[@abubenadem]

Nothing could be further from the truth, to believe or think it’s about technique is ridiculous! It’s as if the technique appeared out of nowhere and then she abandoned it to retire!! If it was so productive and better why not hang around for at least one more year and prove it!? If it was a Russian, East German or Chinese nobody would be interested or coming to her defense, but …she’s American so most lose their capacity to think objectively about it!!

[@kojoharrison630]

@@abubenadem …..and you Sir are moving about very very widely in your thoughts and you are deducing very intensely and putting 1 & 1 together in your thoughts and arriving at 3…… I really don’t know how old you are but if you lived around the time Flo-Jo set those records and was an avid fan of Athletics then and followed her career closely, you’d know exactly why she decided to retire!! It was the fact that she had come from nothing and had suddenly become her family’s provider. After setting those records, she was travelling a lot especially to Japan with business deals & promotions which were worth Millions of $$$ and she was committed to not failing these companies! She wasn’t getting the time to train whatsoever (her plan for 1989 was to improve her Start which she considered to be a weak spot and compete in the World Championships), so Al Joyner her husband advised her to suspend her athletics career and concentrate on her businesses because she would burn out and won’t be able to achieve maintain the same level of performance as in 1987/1988. She had nothing to prove, she was 29, married and her future financial security was established therefore the painful move to retire!!

[@kojoharrison630]

@@abubenadem If you’d like to know and add to your knowledge about Flo-jo, she was also born with a condition of the brain which predisposed her to developing epilepsy (according to Medical research 10%-20% of the Global population are careers of this congenital condition but some or most would not go on to develop the full-blown active epilepsy and so could live with the dormant condition and won’t be affected) Sadly, Flo-Jo went on to develop epilepsy which was ultimately what took her life as she died having an epileptic seizure while sleeping 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

[@andreiamendes9958]

She just started to unleash what she born for❤❤❤

[@gordonfreeman1839]

It's impressive how relaxed her face is, you just perceive her tension which then melts into a sweet smile! I think she's ready to break the 100m record!

[@Tejaye777]

I'm a Shelly ann Fraser-Pryce fan but I have to say congratulations to Sha' carri with my whole heart. She was very talent but with some success she eventually became caught up in popularity and lost focus and went down in performance not fulfilling the potential everyone knew she had. She eventually caught herself and realized the road she was going down would eventually just destroy her career and once people think she just an empty vessel she would soon become unpopular and unmarketbale and so she changed direction.

[@dennisrobinson8008]

I think the powers that be intentionally put her thru all that to force her to tighten up. Her communication game can step up quite a bit and she can gain even more points without even racing.

[@TheRebellefleur27]

There was a culmination of things I believe. However, I wouldn't agree with her being caught up in the popularity. She has had immense popularity and haters since Carter high school and has had to deal with negativity, even from her teammates at LSU. She has always been outspoken and the center of attention because of the athlete she is. From her before line celebrations to her confidence to her attitude to her records; that is all Sha'Carri. When she turned pro, it was a similar cycle of adversity, but now magnified because of the losses in her personal life and hate on a global scale. Sha'Carri whether liked or disliked would never have been unpopular or an empty vessel. Those are your words and that isn't the reason she changed direction. The very opposite of that is what she attributes to her new focus.

[@andreabryan9710]

There was only one female sprinter that I find absolutely engaging to watch and that is Elaine Thompson. I have added Sha'Carri to this list and you just explained why. She runs like she did ballet as a child. I am so happy for this young lady. 🎉

[@dellydidthisbeat1784]

Same way flo jo ran smooth knees high and floating on the track she even ball her fist up the same way !! She’s studying the greatest to do it and that will make her great

[@RBZ-1]

I also noticed the extremely tight fist when comparing the two.

[@urtheboss1]

One of flo jo interviews she said she had to do more strength training and core build up to make the technique more effective. That’s what shacarri worked on last year and her start.

[@ianm8218]

World record is possible, her mechanics are great

[@juliozepahua4168]

Soy de México...cuando vi a Sha Carri me atrapó, su forma de desplazarse sobre la pista no la había visto antes en otras corredoras, esa aceleración después de los 50 metros no tiene comparación ...sigue deleitandonos Sha Carri...

[@sengamemela3720]

Sha'carri is a genetic miracle ,your insightful analysis is equally breath taking...

[@TheWayToWin]

thank you for watching!

[@Mooyoba]

I like the word. But what really does it mean really.?

[@islanderATP]

I really love your breakdowns, they are great tips for when I am on the field

[@TheWayToWin]

thank you

[@boredhcr2]

Seeing all sprinters play a game of tag would be amazing

[@RBZ-1]

The amount of ankles broken 😂

[@sultanaalis]

Glad I found this video, I was watching her high school form and it’s so different. She ran with open palm and no knees lifts, I think her running form changed a bit at LSU, but now it’s so different. I am curious to see if she can lower her PB in the last DL races this season.

[@tsmith9063]

After the championship I'm sure she had peaked so it didn't happen

[@uchealisha9510]

@@tsmith9063 not necessary. Sometimes, athletes peak after the championships. Elaine ran 10.54 after her 10.60 in Tokyo.

[@sultanaalis]

@@tsmith9063 you’re right. I was hoping she didn’t peak at Budapest.

[@rrandomness]

Incredible inspiration

[@jukkas6807]

Now I see why flo jo love to do sit ups . The core is key

[@stevechicco1158]

More than that, an individual's mental state holds significant importance. During the previous two years, she encountered challenges in harnessing her complete bodily mechanics to achieve swifter running speeds, attributed to her mental struggles. This stands as compelling evidence underscoring the vital role of the mind and its harmony with the body.

[@jordanbstone]

Excellent description.

[@samchen9951]

The most exciting Track and Field athlete since Bolt.

[@vincentedelmond5404]

Sha Carri a true hero and a speed masterpiece we love her

[@wilddan1072]

Good job on shacarri coaches...U guys most importantly focused where most coaches didn't...smart move .

[@knut-jrgenplesner4856]

Yes, it is like art, so beautiful to watch.

[@artfuldodger7747]

So even when she’s celebrating towards the end of her races she’s still maintaining perfect form. Wow

[@manuelowings6326]

Yes !!!! LET TRUTH BE TOLD AND DEMONSTRATE ❤❤❤

[@yintotheyang6433]

@2:46! How do I achieve that ?? The trail leg

[@laurentpradayrol]

Bravo Sha'Carri , quelle classe , quel style , fulgurante !!

[@michaelbutera6617]

Sha'Carri Richardson Track Queen 💪🇺🇸🤗😇🙏👍 Mamba Mentality Baby!👍

[@Nkomazi]

Your analysis 2:34 is top notch 🎉. Are you an athletics coach?

[@TheWayToWin]

Thank you. I am a sports philosopher.

[@ahmetozcan1426]

Talent is God-given, not something that can be explained. With hard work you can reach a certain level of success, but beyond that you need innate instincts. Sha Carri is an athlete to admire Because people are mesmerized when they see pure talent.

[@motivationrecoverylifestyl9649]

I cry with joy when I see her run 🏃🏽‍♀️ GODBLESS

[@itzSleezyy]

As much as I want sha’carri to win I don’t see her beating Shericka Jackson sadly 😢

[@sandraworrell9966]

Well we all know Jackson do well in 200 wish her well

[@stephentrader9142]

I agree. If shacarri beats shericka it will probably be because she ran the wr because it may take just that to beat shericka

[@silvacos]

@@stephentrader9142 new record incoming

[@stephentrader9142]

@@silvacos I think both men and women records could fall depending on conditions during race time.

[@silvacos]

@@stephentrader9142 yeo true ..but i think shacarri will drop a 21.40

[@JacobParvin-vk3fb]

Who has better sprinting skill/form Sha’carri or Flo Jo?

[@TheWayToWin]

Sha'Carri runs slightly better

[@JacobParvin-vk3fb]

@@TheWayToWin if Sha’carri has better form why do you think her times are slower? Do you think it’s because of her start? I’m genuinely curious as to what you think

[@Wwekiddd]

She’s mastered sprinting atp 🐐

[@JesseLockeHere2Do]

Finally someone that knows how to explain sprint mechanics in a way that makes the most sense and correlates with the results. Now, analyze Flo-Jo's running style. She ran as if she was on a string held up by God.

[@TheWayToWin]

thank you for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5imhmmFod54Z8k&t

[@Wwekiddd]

Her drive phase is goated she not even looking up yet while everyone else does 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@Tadaia]

Certainly better than many, but after she sorts out her starts for more consistency I think her drive phase can use more work. A good example is the Budapest final. She got out the blocks as quickly as everyone else but was still behind much of the field in the first 20-30M. I looked across the line watching two seasoned pros (Shelley and Marie). Their drive phase looked more efficient and with a better turnover rate. Sha'carri can tend to drift left or right at times. If she sorts out the starts and drive phase she'll break FloJo's record with ease. It takes years for a sprinter to work out all of the elements. I'm excited to see where she goes from here.

[@captainchaos2671]

She is so quick

[@williammills1026]

Yeah. She's good! Said it from the first time i saw her...

[@Rey-Nolds]

Basically, she has more Bounce to the Ounce...if you know, you know.

[@donraoul07]

Congrats to Sha'carri but Shericka wont make the same mistake twice and Gabby depending on the lane draw will also be a factor

[@mssha1980]

Mistake? She got beat. Gabby has yet to break 11.0 in the 100

[@tsmith9063]

She don't have to worry about the 200 but the 100 she lost 3 times year against shacarri

[@DavonNariz]

you are not only a good sprinter but beautiful too.

[@elizabethlolobradshaw2905]

Queen 👸

[@Igniting-Moments]

Okay lets predict the 200m 1. Shericka Jackson 2. GABBY Thomas 3. Sha Carri Richardson.

[@sub2me543]

But gabby doesn’t do too well when it’s a big competition like this so imma say Jackson then richardson

[@hurdlegod4933]

Shacarri, gabby shericka

[@Igniting-Moments]

lets see@@hurdlegod4933

[@stephentrader9142]

Shacarri shericka gabby

[@stephentrader9142]

Your top three is the most likely outcome, but I can see a few scenarios where it doesn't happen that way. I think semi will tell us all we need to know.

[@ionut9269]

Richardson will bronze in 200m final , gold sherika and silver gabi

[@JamesBostic-i7v]

ITS CALLED FLYING,SUPERMAN DIDN’T FLY ALL THE TIME ,JUST ONLY WHEN HE NEEDED TO,AKA SUPER GIRL,❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤SHACARRI RICHARDSON.

[@charlesbromberick4247]

Raising her arms gives her a big advantage at the finish line.

[@charlielukas2396]

Good comments come when you succeed, if Shakari with the same running style was beaten, the comments would also be different. Anyway, good analysis 😊

[@urtheboss1]

It wasn’t the same and mental focus determines execution.

[@StarryNightGazing]

everybody: "TRP makes the worst clickbait of all track and field channels!" The way to win: hold my beer

[@avabrown5259]

As much as I'd love to see her run a world record, I'm not going to go that far yet. There are some DOMINATING people in this 200. I THINK she can beat them all, but world record is a bit far. Her top end speed is unmatchable (in my opinion) but I'm not sure if she's strong enough to keep the lead, as Gabby Thomas proved she is EXTREMELY strong until the end. As with Sherika Jackson is also extremely strong until the end. Still, I think Sha'Carri can beat them IF she keeps her strength until the end. THIS is going to be GOOD GOOD! Let's NOT attempt to set her up for failure though. World Record? NO

[@AmberAban]

Maybe not world record this time BUT if Sha Carri cannot it, good luck to the others!!!! My money is still betted on Sha Carri. Reason -- Thomas and Jacko can be soooo fugging unreliable...one race good, next race like shit

[@mssha1980]

100 vs 200 are different races

[@avabrown5259]

@@mssha1980 yes it is and we found out that the quarter miler has much more strength

[@mssha1980]

@@avabrown5259 yes that’s correct

[@Knight007ca]

She isn't catching a world record, however she is?a gifted sprinter.

[@double0068]

Bookmark!

[@williammorgan9820]

Ms Richardson has focused and have shown more consistency during 2023 resulting in her win of the 100 meters and should be acknowledged and congratulated. However in evaluating the sprint data, It is clear that 36 year old Fraser was not fit and could do better times having only run a few races this year. Elaine Herah has ran 10.54 that is much lower than 10.65 and Jackson has also ran 10.65 and is not a 100 meter specialist. Consequently, more performance data is needed over time to see patterns before making Richardson the best or fastest runner. This will be revealed indeed over time if this is indeed so.

[@bedrsu312]

congratulations

[@tiffanyanderson9437]

So she’s the perfect sprinter. Flo-Jo would be proud.

[@TrinityE77Thepresent]

Wow!.. Is this a natural ability or does it have to taught?

[@mssha1980]

A mix of both.

[@ryanglasgow155]

This 200m is sha carri race too,she is going to yam d yardies food again❤🎉

[@ikongchin3088]

In your f... dreams

[@hurdlegod4933]

The way to win, will you be my track coach if I’m good enough to go professional?😅😂

[@pepin254]

La liebre de la pista😮

[@pepin254]

The hare of the track

[@ernestagyemang-botchway108]

200 m is S.Jackson domain,so let see

[@vincentjack735]

Check the technique

[@stevechicco1158]

Is sprinting body mechanics determined by inherent body construction or developed through training? I believe it's primarily influenced by one's natural disposition, with training serving to enhance those characteristics. After all, certain individuals might never achieve high-speed running abilities, regardless of how rigorous their training efforts may be. I don't think it's because Sha'Carri "mastered" a proper running style per se; I think she simply runs, and her body mechanics seems naturally suited for speed. Her remarkable facial relaxation adds to this.

[@Bangs_Theory]

Why can it be both? You can be physically gifted, but if you execute with poor technique you'll never achieve maximum performance.

[@jimmywoodpecker6988]

Don't think so however that's what we all 💭

[@hemavarshiniradhakrishnan1901]

Super women tiger

[@Siewe_Francois]

If you never win no one will ever know you're genius. Tsuiiiiilp

[@ian115]

Yesir

[@danleewadsworth3532]

I donot think that Shericka will make the same mistake in the 200m as she did in the 100, Ms. Richardson will have to be at her best to beat her and let us not forget Gabby Thomas with only 2 rounds in her legs

[@Zen36977]

She was born fast. She didn’t invent a new way to run. 😂

[@bale0987ify]

Still 5/1 to win it? Worth a bet

[@colleendaly654]

Jamaicans tend to slow down at the line

[@urtheboss1]

They have hit their top end spend earlier in the race. Carri starts towards the end.

[@mssha1980]

They did not slow down. They were not running as fast as she was

[@winstonseecharan6321]

A recanation of flo jo

[@mikeabe-moh6842]

Melanated queens are fast

[@JosephOakes-t7g]

😮😊🎉

[@ronester1]

🔥 🔥 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 😊

[@anjoLas]

how's that healthcare going for you ? :)

[@homodeus8713]

She needs to keep running instead of celebrating before crossing the line 😂

[@thulanintunja3349]

You guys are so BIASED ifo Sha'Carri & so much BIASED against Shericka.This is sports, not a war.Just wake up and smell the coffee! Those two gals are NOT enemies, they are just competitors who push one another to the very limit.

[@rosaworksrosaworks9410]

Well she didn't win.

[@sherryjanes5968]

She looks like she hardly even touches the ground...

[@myronsmith2114]

Somebody needs to tell Steiner about this . Her form is terrible

[@AlonzoSuates]

Rotflmao

[@garygwinn5818]

"NEVER SEEN BEFORE" and "Set to break the world Record"? You don't know Flo Jo man. Check sprinting history homie. Flo Jo ran perfectly and her WR is totally out of reach.

[@urtheboss1]

She have the same running style as flo jo. Which is the same style as Elaine. Shacarri is 23 so it’s only a matter of time.

[@garygwinn5818]

@urtheboss1 I love Sha-carri and I root for all our US Men and Women. She is an overcomer. She worked hard to get where she is at. That said, her 10.65 is her PB, and Flo Jo's 10.49 was probably somewhat wind-aided, and in my Opinion, Flo Jo, and Elaine Thompson Herrah share the 100m World Record at 10.54. So is it possible to beat 10.49? Sure it is, but is it gonna take an amazing commitment to training? Yes. Even further out is Flo Jo's 200M record of 21.34 Shericka Jackson, beat everyone at World's by .4 which is a big margin, but was still .1 behind Flo Jo's Record. Flo Jo was Legit, had the best Technique ever, and was hungrier than these ladies. She worked regular jobs to support her family, she had real motivation of the ❤️

[@jaydedgem]

FIERCE 💜💚💙

[@bewise8180]

How dear did she wow they're all in trouble now 😳

[@tsmith9063]

By getting a good start she always caught them at the line even in the semis

[@JosephOakes-t7g]

😮😊🎉