Sha’Carri broke the world championship record with a time of 10.65 seconds. This was an incredible accomplishment, surpassed only by Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 35-year-old world record of 10.49 seconds. The accomplishment, which also tied Shericka for the fastest time in the world that year, cemented Sha’Carri’s reputation as a top sprinter.
Opening Up About Her Sexuality and Overcoming Abuse
Sha’Carri bravely decided to tell the world her truth in 2015. She appeared to be coming out on X, sharing on the platform, “My family knows im bi (sic).”
In June 2021, Sha’Carri disclosed further details about her personal life, including the fact that she was seeing a lady. She revealed in an interview that one of her wigs’ colors was chosen with assistance from her then-unidentified girlfriend.
A few days later, Sha’Carri shared a rainbow emoticon—a symbol associated with Gay Pride—on social media to show her support for the LGBTQ community.
But in 2022, Sha’Carri’s personal life took a turn for the worse. She disclosed that she had been in an abusive relationship with bravery on social media. She revealed her traumatic experience and shed light on a troubling period of her life, even if she did not identify her abuser.
Later, in an interview, her ex-girlfriend and fellow track sensation, Janeek Brown, admitted in the open that she had abused Sha’Carri. Janeek further stated that Sha’Carri was free to file charges if she so desired.
Embracing Her Identity and Honoring Her Grandmother
Despite the various obstacles Sha’Carri has faced, her dedication to track and field has not wavered. Her daily sacrifices and innumerable training hours were rewarded each time she took the track.
Sha’Carri believed that getting off to a good start meant finishing the task at hand. But it also served as a reminder to her that joy was waiting for her at the finish line and that happiness had to be earned.
Every race was a contemplative voyage that reminded her of all the childhood experiences that molded her. The emotions she had as a young child never left her, serving as a constant reminder of the effort and commitment required to get there.
