American sprint star Sha’Carri Richardson has revealed the two careers she would consider pursuing outside athletics, naming tennis and music as her alternative professional paths.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe 2023 World 100m champion made the revelation while speaking to Alexis Olympia Ohanian, the daughter of tennis legend Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, during the 2026 Athlos event.Richardson, who is also the Paris 2024 Olympic 100m silver medalist, admitted she would either follow in the footsteps of Serena and her sister Venus Williams or pursue her passion for singing.“If I had to pick, it would be two. It would probably be to be as amazing as your mom and your aunt (Serena Williams and Venus Williams) in tennis or to be an amazing singer,” Richardson said.President Ruto, Coe reaffirm shared commitment to successful 2029 World Championships in NairobiSerena and Venus are among the most successful tennis players in history, having dominated women's tennis for decades, with Serena winning 23 Grand Slam singles titles and Venus claiming seven.Richardson's comments highlight her interests beyond the track, where she has established herself as one of the leading figures in global sprinting.The American also spoke about what makes competing at Athlos special, highlighting the atmosphere and the opportunity for women to celebrate sport together.“The coolest thing about competing at Athlos for me is it’s so special, very unique, and I know that it is so full of girls, ladies, and we are here to have a good time,” she added.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036864##Athlos, a women-focused track and field event, seeks to elevate women's athletics by providing athletes with a platform to showcase their talent and compete for significant rewards.Richardson also named former American sprint legend Wilma Rudolph as one of her sporting heroes, alongside her mother, whom she affectionately referred to as her “big mommy".“Besides my big mommy, my hero in sports would be Wilma Rudolph,” she said.Rudolph made history at the 1960 Rome Olympics, becoming the first American woman to win three gold medals in athletics at a single Olympic Games. Her achievements helped inspire generations of sprinters, including those who have followed in her footsteps decades later.World Athletics explain major factor that won Kenya 2029 World Championships bidRichardson ended her 2026 campaign on a high, winning the women's 100m at Athlos London on 18 September.She clocked 10.80 seconds to secure victory, set a meeting record and claim her first Champion Crown at the event.The triumph capped a season that featured several notable performances, including victories at the Stawell Gift in Australia and the USATF LA Grand Prix.##NAJAVA_MECA_10036857##She also finished second in the 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene, clocking 10.79 seconds, before securing her third career United States outdoor 100m title with a 10.77-second performance in the final.Richardson further demonstrated her consistency on the international stage by winning bronze in the 100m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, recording 10.76 seconds.Her third-place finish in Silesia, Poland, where she clocked 10.96 seconds, was another notable outing in a season that saw her remain competitive against some of the world's fastest women.Malkia Strikers star completes move to Turkish club
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