Sha’Carri Richardson has gone through a lot more adversity than your typical athlete. In 2021, she was banned from the American track and field team for testing positive for marijuana and would not have the opportunity to compete in the Tokyo Olympics.However, in 2024, she represented America at the Paris Olympic Games and won a silver medal in the 100-meter race and a gold medal in the women’s 4×100-meter relay. Her struggles weren’t forgotten, as she had “I’m not back, I’m Better” painted on her nails.
Meet Angie Aguirre, one of Sha’Carri Richardson’s go-to nail stylists
Her work went viral after Richardson appeared on Vogue’s cover wearing a nail set Aguirre made + overnighted for the photo shoot
“I wanted the nails to pop, and they did” 💅🏾
Read: https://t.co/aAOwk1Et29 pic.twitter.com/hcGVPZR8iK
— John Gotty (@JohnGotty) August 10, 2024
The words refer to when Richardson won the 100-meter at the US Championships and told everyone, “I’m not back. I’m better.”
💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/M0flRFkog8
— TPS (@TotalProSports) August 12, 2024
