Sha’Carri Richardson, an Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter, and Dirk Nowitzki, a legendary figure from the Dallas Mavericks, brought a touch of Dallas flair to Paris. The two were in attendance for the men’s basketball finals between the US and France. As a native of Dallas, Richardson couldn’t miss the opportunity to take a photo with Nowitzki, a towering figure in the basketball world. The pair posed courtside and shared the moment on their Instagram stories.
Richardson, clearly thrilled by the encounter, wrote on the photo, “Meeting Mr. Dirk as a South Dallas girl made my life. The most DALLAS PIC EVER!!!!” This encounter was particularly special for Richardson, who has deep roots in Dallas. She won a silver medal in the 100m and a gold medal in the 4x100m relay at the Olympics. Richardson, who was a track star at David W. Carter High School, where she was an eight-time state champion, attended Kathleen Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy.
In another part of Paris, Richardson and her rumored boyfriend, Christian Coleman, were seen together at the Olympic Games. A video surfaced showing the two leaving the Bercy Arena after the USA men’s basketball team secured a victory over France with a score of 98-87. Richardson, who won a silver medal in the 100m, expressed admiration for Coleman’s performance at the Games, calling his story “one for the books” on her Instagram stories.
The rumors of a romantic relationship between Richardson and Coleman began during the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. They were seen together in what was described as an “awfully cozy” setting, but neither has officially commented on their relationship.
