WATCH: Sha'Carri Richardson being challenged by 4-year-old girl resurfaces as Paris Olympics gold medalist's heartwarming gesture goes viral

By Janhavi Shinde

Modified Aug 13, 2024 04:11 GMT

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An old video of Sha'Carri Richardson racing a four-year-old girl is making rounds on social media. The video coincides with the athlete's successful streak at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Richardson clinched a silver medal in the women's 100m event and followed Julien Alfred, who collected her nation's first Olympic medal by earning a gold by clocking 10.72s. The American sprinter posted 10.87 seconds. Richardson also secured a gold medal in the women's 4x100m relay race.

Following her success, an old video of a four-year-old girl challenging Richardson has been making waves. The toddler is seen competing with the Olympian in what seems to be a shoot. As soon as the race commences, the young girl is seen putting in all her efforts, while the Olympic medalist pretends to speed up, letting the child win. Richardson's heartwarming gesture added a delightful touch to the scene.

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Richardson achieved a glorious victory during her first Olympics after missing out on the previous edition in 2021. She was handed a suspension for consuming banned substances ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in Japan.

Sha'Carri Richardson delivers an iconic moment in the women's 4x100m relay event at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Sha'carri Richardson of the United States after running the anchor leg to bring home the team for the gold medal in the Women's 4 x 100m Relay Final during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. (Photo via Getty Images)

Sha'Carri Richardson clinched a gold medal in the women's 4x100m relay event along with her team, including Gabby Thomas, Melissa Jefferson, and Twanisha Terry at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The American team dominated the lineup with a stunning time of 41.78 seconds to surpass the British and German squads, who posted 41.85 and 41.97 seconds, respectively.

Jefferson ran the first leg for Team USA with 11.46 seconds before handing the baton to Terry, who clocked a breathtaking leg of 9.98 seconds. Terry handed the baton to Thomas, who ran the third-fastest third leg of 10.25 seconds and passed on the baton to Richardson.

Richardson ran the fastest anchor leg of the line-up. As she came close to the finish line, Richardson dramatically turned her head to give a fierce stare to Daryll Nieta, who was closely following the gold medalist. Having taken the lead 50m before the finish line, Richardson leaped across the finish line ahead of everyone.

While Richardson ran the fastest anchor leg with 10.09 seconds, Neita clocked 10.33 seconds.