The Geaux Tigers spirit still runs deep in Sha’Carri Richardson’s veins—even as she blazes her trail far beyond the collegiate circuit. When she stormed to a silver medal in the women’s 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics, LSU made sure to spotlight her success on the front page of their athletics website. But their support for her goes back even further. In 2021, when Sha’Carri faced personal tragedy and a subsequent suspension from USADA, it was LSU head coach Dennis Shaver who publicly stood by her.
“We offer Sha’Carri our support during these difficult times,” the veteran track and field coach wrote on X. “The most important thing is for us to be here and support her off the track in moments like these.” Why the connection?—Because LSU is where it all began. Sha’Carri launched her collegiate career in Baton Rouge in 2018, lit up the track with record-breaking performances, and went on to win the NCAA outdoor 100m title. She didn’t just race—she rewrote history, later claiming the prestigious Bowerman Award, the highest honor in collegiate track and field. She was, and in many ways still is, LSU’s golden girl. But while Sha’Carri now commands the global stage, back home, her alma mater is facing turbulence.
On June 13 at the NCAA Track and Field Championships, the LSU men’s 4x100m relay team initially brought hope, finishing third behind Auburn and USC. For a fleeting moment, it seemed the Tigers had clawed their way onto the podium. But that celebration was short-lived. Officials later disqualified the team for repeated lane infractions—stepping on the lines more than once. It was a painful blow in a season already riddled with challenges.
After finishing 3rd, LSU were DQed for 2+ Steps on or over the Lane.
Arkansas now moves up to 3rd. #NCAATF https://t.co/Z8L9DVkXD2 pic.twitter.com/341qr8mMYr
— Travis Miller (@travismillerx13) June 14, 2025
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