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Sha’Carri Richardson is ready to take home the gold—and so are her nails. As the 2024 Paris Olympics get underway, the fastest woman in the world commemorated the moment with a nail set as medal-worthy as her speed.
Cameras caught the track star and her epic claws on a boat in the French city. Sha’Carri was alongside other members of Team USA, celebrating the Olympic games, supporting each other before their respective events, and relishing in the overall excitement.
Sha’Carri and her fellow team members were decked out in red, white, and blue regalia for the festive occasion. Ralph Lauren provided the fits, which included tailored navy blazers with red and white striped details and blue and white pinstriped button-downs.
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Sha’Carri Richardson elevates her Olympics style with a nail set as patriotic as it is fierce.
Always ready for a fashion moment, the Texas runner elevated her Olympics look with a nail set that dazzled, sparkled, and shined. Each of Sha’Carri’s manicured fingers had a unique design, mirroring the diverse tapestry of the United States (and the imagination of a good nail tech!). `
Some designs include stars and stripes, while others feature abstract free-hand patterns, clean lines, and colored French manicures. The overall coffin-shaped nail look was bold and patriotic, matching Sha’Carri’s Olympic uniform.
Sha’Carri looked absolutely radiant as she showcased her fresh set and Olympic fit. We love to see our girl is ready to hit the track in style.
Sha’Carri’s nail slay is giving us serious Flo’ Jo vibes.
While Sha’Carri is known for showing off her personality on her hands, she isn’t the first track star to do so. What about legacy track star and decorated Olympian Florence “Flo Jo” Griffith Joyner?
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Flo Jo was an OG nail girlie and as much a style icon as she was a sports phenomenon. Her record-breaking performances on the track were (and are) well-celebrated. Still, it was her creative expression, particularly her colorful one-leg track fits and signature long nails, that helped make her an unforgettable star.
Flo Jo often sported sculpted nails with intricate designs and vibrant colors at a time when many athletes didn’t. Her nails were unapologetically bold and fearless—just like she was. To this day, her claws challenged the status quo.
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Sha’Carri’s latest nail design reflects Flo Jo’s iconic style. Both women used (and use) their nails to express their identity, self, and strength. And we love to see it.
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