She’s been turning heads ever since she first sprinted onto the track scene, but it’s not just her speed that has people talking. Sha’Carri Richardson’s girlfriend and dating history has been drawing plenty of curiosity, even as the sprinter keeps that part of her life largely private.

Richardson’s journey in the spotlight hasn’t always been smooth. In 2021, a positive marijuana test during the US Olympic trials led to a suspension that kept her out of the Tokyo Olympics—a setback that could have defined her career. But Richardson isn’t one to stay down for long. Her triumphant return at the 2024 Olympics wasn’t just a comeback; it was a statement. “I’m not back, I’m better,” has been her mantra all year.

But while Richardson is happy to talk about her professional journey, this hasn’t always been the case when it comes to her personal life. In the past, Richardson has been open about her sexuality, letting fans know in 2015 that she’s bisexual. “My family know im bi,” she wrote in a tweet at the time. Since then, however, the Olympian has been pretty tight-lipped about her love life. “There are things Richardson just won’t talk about,” wrote journalist Maya Singer in an August 2024 Vogue profile. Naturally, this has only fueled more curiosity about who might be supporting the track star behind the scenes.