Let’s rewind to July last year—back when the excitement for the Paris Olympics was in full swing. Simone Biles was gearing up for her third Olympic appearance, while Sha’Carri Richardson was laser-focused on making her long-awaited Olympic debut. After missing out on Tokyo, Paris was her shot at silencing the doubters and breaking the jinx. But before July even rolled around, Simone had already secured something major. Back in April, she was honored with the Comeback of the Year award by Laureus—a testament to her resilience. Yet, when she stood in front of the camera, microphone in hand, it wasn’t just about her. The name on her lips?
It was Sha’Carri Richardson. Fast forward to July. Simone was asked to pick her favorite sporting moment of 2023. Without hesitation, she chose Sha’Carri’s electrifying victory in the women’s 100m final at the Budapest World Athletics Championships. And it wasn’t just about the win—it was about the fight behind it. Praising the sprinter’s unwavering spirit, Simone declared, “She keeps pushing forward, she never gave up, she showed up and showed out.” The moment was bigger than sports; it was a powerful cross-sports nod between two icons. Now, that same connection is making headlines again. But this time, it’s not Laureus or World Athletics bringing them together—it’s Complex.
On March 12, Complex dropped its list of the 10 most influential female athletes right now, and guess what? Simone Biles and Sha’Carri Richardson both landed in the top five. Simone claimed the No. 3 spot, while Sha’Carri was right behind at No. 4. And following them at No. 5, who was that? None other than WNBA superstar A’Ja Wilson. Talk about a powerhouse trio.
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