Sha'Carri Richardson: World's fastest woman reportedly charges 6 figures for appearance fees

Sha'Carri Richardson // Photo credit - Kevin R Morris

Sha'Carri Richardson: World's fastest woman reportedly charges 6 figures for appearance fees

Funmilayo Fameso 19:18 - 04.04.2024

Another reported big money move for the world's fastest woman Sha'Carri Richardson.

Sha'Carri Richardson's price has gone up. The world's fastest woman is reportedly said to be earning six figures as her appearance fee at any meet she attends.

Richardson, who became the 100m champion at the World Championships in Budapest last year to earn the bragging rights of the fastest woman in the world, is the most famous and influential athletics star, having several endorsements in her name.

Sha'Carri Richardson after winning the US 100m title last year

The American speedster was scheduled to kick off her 2024 season at the Miramar Invitational on April 6th in the 100m and 200m, but withdrew citing it's a new year, new approach.

"I will not be competing this weekend in Miramar, so I don't want everybody there to hope so. Definitely, it's going to be a great meet, great athletes, and everything that will be there, but I will not be one of those athletes this weekend.

"Different year, different approach, different energy to come," said Ricardson in a video uploaded on her Instagram story.

Now multiple reports are suggesting that her fee has gone up, so may not be able to attend most meets like she previously did last season. If the reports are true, she will be the highest-paid athlete in track and field in appearance fees.

Richardson's alleged $20,000,000 renewal contract with Nike is also one of if not the biggest in athletics history behind the legendary Jamaican Usain Bolt.

The 24-year-old has recently done ads for Google and Andriod, while also being the leading model as Nike and Jacquemus collaborated to release a swoosh fashion collection.

The successful track star is listed to open her Diamond League season in Xiamen, competing in the 200m on April 20th.

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