I see you lurking in the shadows of my mind, a constant whisper that tries to undermine my confidence. You are the voice that questions my worth, that tells me I’m not enough, not fast enough, not strong enough. But I refuse to let you define me.
Following the Olympic final, many thought Richardson wasn’t at her best after the mishap a few hours before her semifinal race, where she and the legendary Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce were denied entry into one of the stadium gates for not arriving with their country’s team bus, which could have taken a toll on her physically and mentally
Every time I lace up my spikes, you remind me of my past struggles—the races where I stumbled, the moments when I felt the weight of expectations crashing down. You thrive on doubt, feeding off every setback and disappointment. But here’s the truth: I have faced you before, and I am still standing.
You might think you can derail me, that you can drown out the cheers of my supporters with your relentless negativity. But I’ve learned to drown you out with the roar of my passion. The track is my sanctuary, a place where I transform your whispers into fuel for my fire. Each stride I take is a testament to my resilience, a reminder that I am more than just my fears.
You will always be a part of my journey, but I refuse to let you control it. When I step onto that track, I embrace the pressure. I embrace the uncertainty. The moment I hear the starting gun, it’s not just a race—it’s a declaration of my strength, my determination, and my defiance. I run not just for the finish line, but for every girl who feels held back by her fears, for every moment of doubt that I’ve shattered.
So here’s my promise to you: I will not allow you to dictate my path. I will rise above, not just in victories, but in every struggle. I will channel your energy into my drive, transforming your negativity into a relentless pursuit of excellence. I will show you that the light of my ambition will always outshine your darkness.
With every race, I grow stronger, more defiant. You may have been my companion in the past, but I’m ready to break free. Watch me embrace the unknown, face my challenges head-on, and carve my name in history.
This is not the end of our story; it’s just the beginning. I am unyielding, and I will not be defeated.
