Sha’Carri Richardson painted ‘I’m not back. I’m better’ on her nails before winning 4x100m gold

Yes, Sha’Carri Richardson was wearing “I’m not back. I’m better” nails after winning a gold medal in the women’s 4×100-meter relay.

Nobody was stopping Sha’Carri from winning gold for Team USA on Friday. Not the rain, her competitors — NOTHING. After she delivered the nastiest look back at the field and then CRUISED to the finish line, it was OVER.

But for me, the message is in the details. Cameras caught a glimpse of Sha’Carri’s nails post-race, and you guessed it. They were decorated in the Olympic rings, jewels and American flag-themed colors, and her signature phrase was written on the thumbs. Outstanding.

She's not back, she's better 💅 @itsshacarri pic.twitter.com/kcWzJkWoA1

— espnW (@espnW) August 9, 2024

Here’s a few more photos of her nails in all their glory:

US’ Sha’Carri Richardson celebrates after winning the women’s 4x100m relay final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 9, 2024. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo by KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 09: A detailed view of Sha’carri Richardson’s of Team United States nails after competing in the Women’s 4x100m Relay Final on day fourteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 09, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776138767 ORIG FILE ID: 2166069856

Aug 9, 2024; Paris Saint-Denis, France; Sha’carri Richardson (USA) celebrates after winning the women’s 4x100m relay during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports

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