Bearking news : She’s not my number one’- USATF coach reveals surprising favorite over Sha’Carri Richardson

 

World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson cemented her place in track and field history with a stunning anchor leg in the women’s 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics, securing Team USA a gold medal in one of the most dramatic races of the event.

Yet, three months later, USATF head coach Mechelle Freeman has revealed that Richardson was not her top-ranked relay runner, a revelation that has sparked intrigue in the athletics community.

Freeman’s comments came during a recent appearance on the Ready Set Go podcast, hosted by former Olympic sprinter Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green

 

While the spotlight often shines on Richardson for her headline-grabbing performances, the coach shed light on the unsung hero of Team USA’s relay success: Twanisha “TeeTee” Terry.

“I mean, TeeTee Terry has been on all three of our gold medal-winning relays, you know, for the last three years,” Freeman said, praising Terry’s remarkable consistency and versatility.

“She’s a utility runner, someone you could depend on the relay. You can communicate what you need from her and she can apply it and get the job done. You know, that’s really great about TeeTee.”

 

While Richardson’s explosive anchor leg dazzled fans in Paris, Freeman emphasized Terry’s pivotal role in ensuring the team’s overall synchronization and composure under stress.