Sha'Carri Richardson nominated for BET Sportswoman of the Year Award

Sha'Carri Richardson nominated for BET Sportswoman of the Year Award

Funmilayo Fameso 18:04 - 11.06.2023

Track and Field has two representatives as Sha'Carri Richardson and Allyson Felix have been nominated for 2023 BET Sportswoman of the Year Award.

Sha'Carri Richardson's continued relevance in sports and entertainment isn't stopping anytime soon, as she has been nominated for the BET Sportswoman of the Year Award.

Richardson is a nominee alongside prominent sports personalities such as Serena Williams and Allyson Felix. Others nominated are Alexis Morris, Angel Reese, Candace Parker, and Naomi Osaka, who are all worthy of winning the award.

Sha'Carri Richardson nominated alongside Allyson Felix for BET Sportswoman of the Year Award
Sha'Carri Richardson is the most in-form female sprinter in the world

It's the second consecutive year Richardson will be in the nominee list, as she lost to Osaka in 2022.

Richardson has an unbeaten record in the 100m this year and has a world-leading time of 10.76s. She has clocked the fastest times this season, both legal and wind-aided, making her a favourite to win the US title in a few weeks.

Her last race at the Star Athletics Speed Series saw her win the 100m final in an effortless windy 10.73s (2.6), which speaks volumes of being the most in-form female sprinter in the world this year.

With her fast times, the speedster is tipped by pundits to break the 100m World Record of 10.49s and win the world title in Budapest.

The BEST Sportswoman of the Year Award was established and first awarded in 2001, and tennis legend Serena Williams has the most wins (16) and nominations (22).

BET Award Trophy

The award will hold on June 25, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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